Overview; Usage Precautions; Notes On Ink And Makeup Ink - Hitachi PB Series User Manual

1. Overview

1.1
What is makeup ink?
The makeup ink
serves as the replen-
isher that makes up
for a constituent loss
due to ink evapora-
tion during ink ejec-
tion. It is also used as
a cleaning solution.
Section 1

Usage Precautions

1.1.1

Notes on ink and makeup ink

1.1.1-1 Ink and makeup ink replenishment
The printer employs an automatic ink/makeup ink replenishment system. While the
printer is operating, the ink tank and the makeup ink tank, respectively, automatically
supply ink and makeup ink to the ink main tank at regular intervals. When the ink or
makeup ink replenisher level becomes too low, an alarm is issued. In such an instance,
perform replenishment without delay. (For the replenishment procedures, see
Section 6.3 in the Instruction Manual, "Ink Replenishment", and
"Makeup Ink Replenishment".)
1.1.1-2 Periodic ink replacement
For replacing procedure, see
While the IJ printer ink circulates for operations, it reacts with atmospheric air
elements and deteriorates with time. Therefore, it needs periodic replacement. The
table below furnishes a guide for determining the proper replacement intervals.
However, since the proper replacement intervals vary with the printer operating
environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dust, etc.), determine the best
replacement intervals depending on the results of printing and replace all ink within
the printer with new ink, when necessary.
Ink Type
JP-K31A
JP-K33
JP-K60
JP-K62
JP-F63
JP-T64
JP-K68
JP-K69
JP-K70
JP-T71
JP-K72
JP-Y37
The ink which you can use differs with areas.
Please confirm ink which you can use to each area's distributors
Section 6.5 (Instruction Manual), "Ink Replacement".
Replacement intervals (operating hours or elapsed time
whichever comes earlier)
Approximate operating hours
600 to 1200 hours
600 to 1200 hours
300 to 600 hours
600 to 1200 hours
300 to 600 hours
300 to 600 hours
300 to 600 hours
600 to 1200 hours
600 to 1200 hours
600 to 1200 hours
600 to 1200 hours
600 to 1200 hours
Notice
Section 6.4,
Approximate elapsed time
6 months
6 months
3 months
6 months
3 months
3 months
3 months
6 months
6 months
6 months
6 months
6 months
1.1 Usage Precautions 1–1