Sub Tank; Ink Type Determination; Determination System; Ink Level Detection - MUTOH XpertJet XPJ-1641SR Training Manual

6.Ink
6.2. Ink System (3/3)
Ink System
◆ XPJ-1682SR (Dual head, 8 slots) / 7-color configuration
8 7 6 5 4 3
Slot
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Lk Y CL K Lc C Lm M
Print Head 1/2
A B C D E F G H
M Lk C CL K Lc Y Lm
Valve Head
CSTM-XPJ16xxSR(E)_1.00
2 1 Ink Pack Holder
2-way valve solenoid

Sub Tank

A C D F A C
B E G H B
A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H
Print Head 1 Print Head 2
6.3. Sub tank (1/1)

Ink Type Determination

Tube supply system from independent ink bag via sub tank.

Determination System

The mechanical limit switch built inside the ink holder detects the ink/cleaner bag
installation on the printer.
The smart chip can determine if the dedicated ink/cleaner is used on the printer.

Ink Level Detection

The low-level sensor and high-level sensor in the sub tank are used to detect ink level
in the printer.
Ink bag
holder
2-way valve
solenoid
High sensor→OFF
D F
E G H Low sensor→ON
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Sub tank
Flag plate
Low High
sensor sensor
To print head
Sub tank
Step.2 Step.3
Low sensor→OFF
Step.5 Step.6
High sensor→ON
To Table of Contents
Step.1
Step.4
Solenoid→Open
Step.7
Solenoid→Close
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