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1.3.8 Ink Suction and Discharge Control
Outline of Control
1. The ink suction and discharge mechanism is driven by roller pumps (ink suction pumps).
2. The amount of ink discharged to the waste ink tank is counted by the firmware, and warnings are issued depend-
ing on the level. They are displayed in sequences involving ink suction and discharge, or locally.
System configuration
The system configuration of the ink suction and discharge mechanism is as shown below.
Outline flow
In initial filling for the 4-color ink set, to eject air completely from the ink paths, the suction is divided
into 2 stages, (
) filling up to the coupler, and (
) filling up to the nozzle. Each uses the sub cartridge
and control cartridge.
Print Head
CAP
Ink
Suction
Pump
Flow of ink
To waste ink tank
When filling 4-color ink set
Except when filling the 4-color ink set
Filling up to the coupler
(sub cartridge selected)
Filling up to the nozzle
(controlled cartridge
selected)
Filling up to the nozzle
MAINTENANCE MANUAL > Operating Principle > Ink System > Ink Suction and Discharge Control
Model
TS34-1800A
Issued 2011.10.17 Revised
F/W ver.
1.20
Remark
1.0