Vacuum Check; Figure 9-9 Connecting The Vacuum Gauge To The Printer - Tektronix Phaser 360 Service Manual

Vacuum check

Tools required
Magnetic screwdriver
T-20 TORX tip
PC diagnostics
Use this check to verify the actions of the vacuum pump and the solenoid valve.
In addition, you can determine if the cap/wipe/purge assembly is sealing
properly against the printhead faceplate.
1. Turn off the printer and remove the power cord.
2.
Remove the top and right-side covers as explained in the Chapter 8
topic, "Cabinet panels and covers" on page 8-4.
3. With a T-connector, connect the vacuum gauge to the inlet side of the
solenoid valve. This allows you to check the action of the vacuum
pump and accumulator.

Figure 9-9 Connecting the vacuum gauge to the printer

4. Turn on the printer and enable the PC diagnostics as explained in the
Chapter 6 topic "PC-based diagnostics" on page 6-29.
Checks and Adjustments
Vacuum gauge
T-15 TORX tip
4 0
6 0
- 7 6
Vacuum gauge connected
to the solenoid valve outlet
Service Manual
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2 0
Vacuum
gauge
0
7-mil orifice
Solenoid valve
Outlet
Inlet
T-connector
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9-15