Ink Mechanism - Epson SQ-1170 Service Manual

2.1.4 Ink Mechanism

The ink mechanism consists of the following parts.
Ink cartridge (Ink cartridge holder, Ink end sensor, Ink cartridge sensor)
Pump unit
Pump mechanism (Pump motor)
Cap mechanism
Printhead cleaning mechanism (Cleaner blade, Rubbing blade)
Carriage lock mechanism
Wasted ink drain tank
Figure 2-23 shows the system outline of the ink mechanism.
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CR Valve
Pump Motor
Figure 2-23. Outline Ink Mechanism System
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Wasted Ink
Drain Tank
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Ink Tank