Hi! Since you confirmed you have the Loklik D2, here are the steps that apply specifically to that model.
1. Ink not going through the lines (D2‑specific)
The D2 does not have manual priming ports and you should not pull ink with a syringe.
If the lines are still clear, try these in order:
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Check the ink tank vents
Make sure the little vent caps on top of each tank are open.
If they’re closed, the pump can’t pull ink at all. -
Make sure the print head is fully parked on the capping station
If the head isn’t sealing correctly, the pump can’t create suction.
Turn the printer OFF and gently slide the carriage left and right.
Then push it all the way to the right until it “clicks” into the parked position. -
Run ONE ink charge
On the D2, the ink charge is the only safe way to prime the lines.
If you’ve already run it once, you can run it one more time, but don’t keep repeating it.
If the lines still don’t move after vents open + proper parking + one more charge, that usually means the head isn’t sealing on the cap or the pump isn’t pulling — both are warranty issues.
2. Print head slamming to the left (D2‑specific)
This is almost always a sensor or obstruction issue on the D2.
Check these:
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Remove ALL shipping tape/foam
The D2 ships with tape on the rail, belt, and sometimes under the carriage.
One missed piece will cause the head to slam left. -
Encoder strip
The clear strip behind the carriage must be clean.
If it has ink or fingerprints, the carriage can’t read position and will slam left. -
Home sensor on the left side
Make sure nothing is blocking the little black sensor where the carriage “homes.” -
Belt tension
If the belt is loose or slipped off the pulley during shipping, the carriage won’t move correctly.
If the head still slams left after these checks, that’s almost always a sensor alignment issue and needs Loklik support.
3. What NOT to do on the D2
- Don’t pull ink with a syringe
- Don’t disconnect lines
- Don’t force the carriage while it’s powered on
- Don’t run endless cleanings or charges
If you can send a quick photo of your ink lines and a short clip of the carriage movement, I might can tell you exactly which part is causing it.