Citronix ci5200 Technical & Service Manual page 188

Makeup Reservoir Empty
Definition:
The ci5000 series printers constantly monitor fluid levels in the Ink & Make-up tanks. The level in the
Make-up tank is use to maintain a proper level to ensure enough Make-up to control the viscosity in the
Ink tank during normal operation. This is done using 3 level rods (low, high, and a ground) that are
underneath the Make-up Manifold. The Make-up is detected between the ground and high or low level
rod. When the level in the ink tank drops below the low level rod an "Add Make-up" warning will be
displayed. If after 8 running hours the level has not risen above this Low Level rod, the printer will shut
the printer down to ensure the ink viscosity does not get out of control and rise too high causing poor
print quality or damage to the Ink Pump or other component failures or clogs.
Corrective Action:
1. Add Make-up (see Section 3 Sub-section "Add Ink and Make-up" )
2. If not low
a. Check that the level rod wires are connected to the proper level rods. (See the picture
below Pic 1 with Filter Module removed)
b. Ensure the power is off, disconnect the Make-up Level rod wires from the CPU board (J11)
and using a multimeter check continuity of all 3 of the Make-up level rod wires from the
Manifold connector to the CPU board connector for an open or break in the wire. (See
Picture below Pic 2)
c. Replace the Level Rod Wires harness (see page
replacement procedure)
d. Replace the CPU Board (see page
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Pic 2
xx.xx Level Rod Wire harness
xx.xx CPU Board replacement procedure)
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