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Note The set point for the tank is marked by a broken line and displays digitally beside each gauge.
The acceptable conductivity range is indicated by the white area within the gauge.
6 When the conductivity level is too low, click Add CD . Wait for the conductivity reading
to stabilize. If needed, click Add CD again.
7 When the conductivity level is too high, refer to the section ‘Decreasing ink
conductivity’ on page 107.
Note If ink conductivity keeps rising above 110 pmho/cm, call your HP Indigo service center.
Manual BID control
The BID may be manually engaged and disengaged using the window shown below. Do
not use this window for testing other BID functions, but rather, use the BID Diagnostic
Wizard.
1 Change the press status to Ready .
2 On the Diagnostics menu, select BID . The BID window opens.
3 Click Close.
BID Washer
The BID Washer should be used by customers who ordered the ink mixing system. Refer
to the BID Washer user guide for more information.
Cleaning the ink tank
In order to flush the system of residual ink, and to clean the ink tank, connect the filter as
shown below.
1 Remove the BID.
2 If a BID washer is available, use it to clean the BID. If not, use a lint-free wipe soaked
in imaging oil to wipe the surface of the developer roller. Keep rotating the developer
until its surface is clean.
Figure 16-43. BID window