Ink Passage; Overview Of The Ink Passage - Canon W6200 Service Manual

Part 4: Technical Reference

3.1 Ink Passage

3.1.1 Overview of the ink passage

The ink passage consists of the ink tanks, printhead, caps, maintenance jet tray,
maintenance cartridge, ink tubes for connecting the mechanical components, and ink
suction pump that is activated when ink is removed. These components are used to
perform the supply, circulation, and suction/removal of ink.
A schematic diagram of the ink passage (for one color) and the ink flow are shown in
the figure below.
Ink tank
Sub buffer
Figure 4-8 Schematic Diagram of the Ink Passage (for One Color)
Mechanical Drive Unit
Ink or air flow
Carriage unit
Suction pump
Ink supply valve
Maintenance cartridge
4-14
Cap
Joint
W6200
Joint
Joint