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1.3.2
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R.1.0
1.3.2 Ink System Error Monitoring
Monitoring of cartridge error
Monitoring of ink system error
The ink system are checked for any error periodically (every 30 ms), and machine operation is limited according to
the error, if detected. The table below shows the possible errors and the limitations on machine operation.
No.
Item
Description
1
Cartridge error check
A cartridge error is periodically checked (every 30 ms).
Select the supply cartridge in taking into account the error status and the amount of remaining ink.
2
LED control when an
error occurs
The green LED lights up to indicate that the supply cartridge is now being controlled.
The red LED lights up or blinks to indicate that the cartridge must or should be replaced.
3
Supply valve control
when an error occurs
The valve for the cartridge where the green LED is lit opens when the instruction to open the valve is issued.
When an error occurs in a supply cartridge while the valve is open (during printing or
cleaning), the valve switches to the other cartridge which can supply ink, if any, to continue
machine operation. If a supply cartridge is removed, printing or cleaning will be stopped and
the machine will return to LOCAL mode.
Since all 8 cartridges are control cartridges except when the 4-color ink set is used, printing or cleaning
is stopped when an error occurs and the machine returns to LOCAL mode.
Pri
ority
Ink system error
Execution status when an
error occurs*
2
Description of the error
CL/
filling Printing
Head
wash
1 Initial filling is not executed
X
X
X
Initial filling has not been executed.
2 INK END error
X
X
Errors occurred in both cartridges and printing & suction
operation can not be executed.
3 INK NEAR END error
X
Errors occurred in both cartridges and suction operation can not be executed.
Machine returns to LOCAL mode every completion of printing one
file.
4 Waste Ink Tank
X
X
X
When the amount of waste ink counted by the firmware
increases to a certain amount after it displays near full.
5 NO CARTRIDGE
X
X
X
No cartridge has been installed.
6 Ink IC*
1
X
X
X
An error related to the cartridge IC has occurred.
Ink supply is impossible.
7 INK REMAIN ZERO
(Only for the 4-color ink set)
X
X
X
Ink in the cartridge is used up.
Ink supply is impossible.
8 Cartridge ink end
X
X
Ink in the cartridge has been used to the end level, with
a predetermined small amount of ink remaining.
Ink supply is impossible. (CL can be used)
9 Cartridge near end
The Near End sensor has detected the nearly ink end status.
The cartridge can be used for printing or cleaning.
10 Expiration:2 MONTH
X
X
X
Two months have passed since the expiration date of the ink.
11 Expiration:1 MONTH
One month has passed since the expiration date of the ink.
Machine returns to LOCAL mode every completion of printing one
file.
12 EXPIRED INK IN USE
The ink has been extended the expiry month and has been
used.
13 COMPLETELY EXPIRED
X
X
X
For the ink extended the expiry month, six months have
passed since the expiry month shown on the cartridge.
14 !Replace a WIPER
The wiper operation count has exceeded the number which
requires the replacement of the wiper.
15 Expiration
Ink expiration has been reached.
16 !WASTE TANK
X
X
Waste ink tank is almost full. (counted by firmware)
MAINTENANCE MANUAL > Operating Principle > Ink System > Ink System Error Monitoring
Model
TS34-1800A
Issued 2011.10.17 Revised
F/W ver.
1.20
Remark
1.0
