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1.3.3
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1.3.3 Supply Cartridge Control and Selection
When one cartridge for 1-supply path has an error
The machine selects the other cartridge if available.
The conditions for cartridge selection vary depending on the error type and ink supply timing.
The table below shows the conditions for cartridge selection.
*1 Ink IC: NON-ORIGINAL INK, WRONG INK IC, Kind of INK, Color of INK, WRONG CARTRIDGE,
Expiration:2MONTH
*2
: Available for ink supply.
X
: Not available for ink supply.
: Available for ink supply when the other cartridge is normal.
Availability of ink supply
*1 Ink IC: NON-ORIGINAL INK, WRONG INK IC, Kind of INK, Color of INK, WRONG CARTRIDGE,
Expiration:2MONTH.
: Both discharge and suction are allowed.
X
: Neither discharge nor suction is allowed (Ink end error).
: Discharge is allowed but suction not allowed (Ink near end error).
Conditions for changing the supply cartridge
No.
Cartridge status
Discharge operation*
2
Suction operation*
2
1
Normal cartridge
2
Cartridge near end
3
Cartridge ink end
X
4
Residual quantity 0 cartridge
X
X
5
No cartridge
X
X
6
Ink IC*
1
X
X
Cartridge 2
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Cartridge 1
Normal cartridge
Cartridge near
end
Cartridge ink end
Residual quantity
0 cartridge
No cartridge
Ink IC*
1
Normal cartridge
Cartridge near end
Cartridge ink end
X
X
X
Residual quantity 0 cartridge
X
X
X
No cartridge
X
X
X
Ink IC*
1
X
X
X
Sub cartridge
\
Control cartridge
Normal cartridge
Cartridge near
end
Cartridge ink end
Residual quantity
0 cartridge
No cartridge
Ink IC*
1
Normal cartridge
–
–
–
Cartridge near end
–
–
–
–
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL > Operating Principle > Ink System > Supply Cartridge Control and Selection
Model
TS34-1800A
Issued 2011.10.17 Revised
F/W ver.
1.20
Remark
1.0