Ink is leaking
Suspected cause
Print Head failure
Ink Cartridge Holder contact section failure
Pump Cap Unit failure
Ink Tube split
Connection failure of ink tube joint section such as at Ink Holder/On-CR Unit/Sub Tank Unit
Seal rubber deformation due to over tightening of ink tube joint section such as at Ink Holder/Self Sealing Valve Assy/Sub Tank Unit
- Damage to parts due to ink freezing caused by placing the product below -10℃
Parts/Components to be checked
Print Head
Ink Cartridges
Pump Cap unit
Self Sealing Valve Assy
Seal Rubber
Ink Tube Assy
- Pump Unit
Troubleshooting
| Step | Confirmation points and methods | Page | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Replace the Print Head Does the product recover from the failure? | Print Head | End | Go to step 2 |
| 2 | Replace ink cartridge Does the product recover from the failure? | --- | End | Go to step 3 |
| 3 | Replace the Pump Cap Unit Does the product recover from the failure? | Pump Cap unit | End | Go to step 4 |
| 4 | Check the following connectors
Does the product recover from the failure? | End | Go to step 5 | |
| 5 | Replace the Seal Rubber
Does the product recover from the failure? | End | Go to step 6 | |
| 6 | Replace the Ink Tube Assy Does the product recover from the failure? | Ink Tube Assy | End | Go to step 7 |
| 7 | Explain to the customer that ink will freeze in environments below -10°C, leading to component failure, and that Ink Discharge and Tube Wash will be necessary, and replace the Pump Unit. Does the product recover from the failure? | Pump Unit | End | Escalate to person in charge |