Syringe Leak Test

Play Overview Video (3 minutes, download time dependent on connection)

Objective: To explain how to properly run and evaluate a Syringe Leak Test.

Step 1: log in as Technician

Enter code:
741963 and press “login”

Step 2: Access Kloehn Assembly

Open Chamber door and remover tester cover, then table top.

Step 3: Identify Components to inspect during test

• Valve Port C and dispense tubing/hose
• Injector tip and tubing
• Syringe
• Syringe Plunger
• Valve Weep Port

Step 4: Access Tech Pane and execute Syringe Leak test

• Select the “Tech Pane” tab in upper right
• Select “Tests” icon in lower right
• Select “Syringe Leak Test”
• Close Chamber Door
• Select “Start Leak test” Icon

Step 5: Step 1 Chamber leak test and dispense test

• Listen for vacuum pump to turn on
• Watch for proper suction of chamber door
• Inspect the dispense lines and injector tips for proper air and fluid flow.
• If test passes, press “ Continue Leak test

Step 6: Step 2 Syringe Leak inspection

• Inspect syringes for leaks during test
• Inspect valves for ink out of weep holes

Step 7: Finish test

• Select “NO” when prompted, “Would you like to run syringes up and down again” if a repeat is not required.
• NOTE If machine locks up due to multiple syringe test, please perform Software Reset from Maintenance Tab

NOTE:  If machine locks up during multiple syringe test, perform a software reset from the maintenance tab.