Epson L800 Service Manual page 13

L800/L801
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Adapter is removed
Before disconnecting the joint parts of the ink path, make sure that the Adapter
is removed from the Carriage.
Adapter
Carriage
Ink valve
The Adapter has an ink valve which cuts off the ink path
C H E C K
P O I N T
when removing the Adapter from the Carriage.
Disassembly/Reassembly
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Ink path
Figure 1-4. Adapter
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ISCHRGING INK FROM THE
Discharging ink is recommended only when disconnecting the Ink Supply Tank
Tube Assy from the Ink Supply Tank. Before performing the above
disconnection, discharge ink from the Ink Supply Tank as follows.
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Necessary tools
Containers (x 6) for each discharged ink
Injector (with a tip of 3.2 mm)
Tube (capable to be connected to the joint)
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The photos in the following procedure are for L200/L201, but
C H E C K
P O I N T the procedure for L800/L801 is the same; the numbers of the
tube and the location of the Ink Supply Tank Assy in the
photos are different from those of L800/L801, though.
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Prior to the following steps, connect the injector with the tube,
and then discharge ink according to the procedure.
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Discharging procedure
1. Remove the Housing Upper Assy.
2. With the choke value closed (p.11), place the Ink Supply Tank Assy on a
place where its bottom is higher than the top of the Printhead.
3. Prepare a container for ink to discharge, then disconnect the Ink Supply
Tube from the joint and put its tip into the container for the ink.
4. Open the choke valve to discharge the ink in the Ink Supply Tank Assy to
the container.
Ink Supply Tube
Container for discharged ink
Figure 1-5. Discharging Ink (1)
Overview
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NK UPPLY ANK
(p.25)
Ink Supply Tank Assy
Joint
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