Ink System - Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Service Manual

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

2.2 Ink System

Figure 2-1. Ink System
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Diagram Name
1 Ink Cartridges
2 Two-way valves
3 Sub Tanks
4 Valve Assembly
5 Print Heads
6 Head Cleaner
7 Flushing Box
8 Pump Assys
9 Caps
Ink System
Revision F
Description
The cartridges storing ink.
They mount CSIC.
The valves are located in the ink flow between the Ink
Cartridges and the Sub Tanks.
Relays ink, are located between the Ink Cartridges and
the Print Head.
They prevent stopping printing due to an ink end
during printing operation.
The valves are driven by solenoids. They operate when
carrying out the initial ink charge.
The Carriage Unit has two print head mounted. Each
head has eight 180 nozzle-rows.
Cleans the nozzle surface of the Print Head.
The box where the ink is flushed.
The pumps to suck ink.
Cap the Print Heads to protect their nozzle surfaces.
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