Ink leak check

An ink leak check is required when disconnecting the Ink Supply Tube from the Printhead.
The judgment method of the ink leak check is described below.

Check Point / チェックポイント

The jig for the leak check need to be attached during the part replacement work.

For the procedure to attach the jig, refer to the Printhead exchange procedure (WF-M5899 Series, WF-M5399 Series).

Leak check procedure
  1. Pull out the jig for the leak check.
  2. Check the ink adherence state on the cloudy surface (B) of the jigs (A) to determine whether or not there is an ink leak.
    • Judgment Criterion of Leak Check
      Check whether or not ink is adhered at a position of 2 mm or more from the leading edge of the cloudy surface of the jig.

      • Pass (no ink leak)
        When ink adherence is less than 2 mm from the leading edge of the jig

      • Fail (ink leak)
        When ink adherence is 2 mm or more from the leading edge of the jig
Check Point / チェックポイント

If the result is determined to be a fail (ink leak), refer to the Printhead exchange procedure (WF-M5899 Series, WF-M5399 Series), reassemble, and perform the ink leak check again.