Large-format suction fans: do not 24 V bypass the motherboard

Source-Date (SAST): 2024-06-06 22:30
Dest: both
Review-after: 2027-08-31
Status: current

Facts

If suction fans stop during a new large-format printer setup, meter the motherboard fan-connector output first.
If there is no voltage, do not unplug the fans and feed them from a 24 V PSU.
Reset to default and/or power-cycle the printer; re-check motherboard voltage, then plug fans back into the motherboard.

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