EPSON Stylus COLOR C70/C80
Revision A
Operating Principles
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2.1.6.2 Capping Mechanism
The capping mechanism covers the printheads with the cap holder to prevent the nozzle
from increasing viscosity when the printer is in stand-by mode or when the printer is
off. This product has valveless cap system. Air valve function used for the previous
models pumps and ejects ink only inside the cap by absorbing ink with the valve open.
By opening the Air valve, the negative pressure is decreased and only the ink inside the
cap is ejected. (the ink is not absorbed from Ink cartridge or head cavity.)
But, valveless cap system, this operation is done out side of the capping area.
The CR moves to left side of the Cap assembly and the pump absorbs the ink inside the
cap.
1.
Due to rationalization, there is no sponge inside the cap.
2.
Previously the sponge was provided to prevent frothing during cleaning.
3.
Now, since the shape of new cap prevents frothing by its-self, it is not necessary to
attach a sponge on the cap.
Figure 2-24. Cap Mechanism
Viewed front side
CR unit
Print Head
Slide up
Slider cap
Cap
Summary of Contents for Stylus Color C70
Page 1: ...EPSONStylusColorC70 C80 Color Inkjet Printer SEIJ01 004 SERVICE MANUAL ...
Page 5: ...Revision Status Revision Issued Date Description A July 31 2001 First Release ...
Page 9: ...C H A P T E R 1 PRODUCTDESCRIPTION ...
Page 35: ...C H A P T E R 2 OPERATINGPRINCIPLES ...
Page 60: ...C H A P T E R 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
Page 96: ...C H A P T E R 4 DISASSEMBLYANDASSEMBLY ...
Page 137: ...C H A P T E R 5 ADJUSTMENT ...
Page 169: ...C H A P T E R 6 MAINTENANCE ...
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