Chapter 2
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2.3.2 Ink Passage
2.3.2.1 Ink Passage
2.3.2.1.1 Overview of Ink Passage
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The ink passage consists of ink tanks, printhead, cap, waste ink collection unit, ink tubes for connecting the
mechanical components, and an ink suction pump which is operated to suck ink. These components are used to
supply, circulate, and suck ink.
A schematic diagram of the ink passage (for one color) and the ink flow are shown below.
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Cap
Suction pump
Printhead
Ink tank
Sub buffer
Ink supply valve
ion plate
Mechanical Drive Unit
Ink flow
Maintenance cartridge
ent material under the ink tank unit
Absorbent material under the purge unit
Waste ink from sub cap for capping
Waste ink from cap for suction and capping
Joint
Carriage unit
Waste glycerin
Summary of Contents for iPF6100 - imagePROGRAF Color Inkjet Printer
Page 10: ...Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...
Page 38: ...Chapter 1 1 26 1 5 7 Inside 0016 8159 F 1 23 1 Maintenance cartridge Absorbs excess ink 1 ...
Page 76: ...Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE ...
Page 120: ...Chapter 2 2 42 F 2 24 roll media sensor Roll Feed Unit ...
Page 150: ...INSTALLATION Chapter 3 ...
Page 171: ...Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY ...
Page 239: ...Chapter 4 4 67 c Spur unit 5 Spur cam F 4 113 Molykote PG 641 Approx 20mg ...
Page 246: ...MAINTENANCE Chapter 5 ...
Page 256: ...Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
Page 295: ...Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE ...
Page 332: ...ERROR CODE Chapter 8 ...
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