Overview
The ink system mechanism of the EM-C8100 Series is composed of the Maintenance Unit, and Maintenance Box.
The configuration of each unit/assy is as follows.
Configuration of the ink system mechanism
| Unit/Assy | Configuration | Power Source and Control |
|---|---|---|
| Inksystem Assy |
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| Pump Mechanism | ||
| Waste Ink Tube | --- | |
| Maintenance Box | Waste Ink Pad | --- |
The ink sucked by the Cap mechanism and Pump mechanism from the Print Head is drained via the Waste Ink Joint Tube and into the Waste Ink Pad in the Maintenance Box. The amount of waste ink is controlled by the counter in the firmware taking the amount of evaporation into account so as not to let the ink leak out of the printer because the waste ink exceeds the limit of the storage capacity.
The Maintenance Box is removable*1, so the user can replace the Maintenance Box for themselves when the maintenance error has occurred.
Additionally, serviceability of Maintenance Unit is improved because Maintenance Unit is unitized.
*1: The Maintenance Box has a CSIC to store the counter value. Therefore, the actual amount of waste ink is kept monitored by the counter if the Maintenance Box is removed before the time for replacement.
