Terms and Concepts of the InkCenter

Objective: To assist in the identification and proper terminology of the Ink Center components

InkCenter Component Identification

The operator accessible items of the ink Center can be divided into several areas:

• Drill
• Prep
• Fill
• Test
• 3 top drawers
• Maintenance
• Ink Supply

Drill Station

• The drill station is located on the left.  It can be replaced as an assembly
• The micro switch can be changed if needed

Prep Stations

• There are 2 prep stations that are used to clean the printheads and evacuate the ink from the cartridges
• Prep A is towards the back and Prep B is towards the front
• On the front of the Prep Station, there is the receiver hook
• On the back is the spring loaded latch
• The prep seals are oval and operator replaceable

Fill Chamber

• Chamber door
• Chamber gasket
• Chamber Seal
• Receiver hook (just like the prep stations)
• Spring latch on the back to secure the adapters in the station.
• 4 colored injectors
• Injector Holster
• Upper hinges
• Lower hinges
• Cleaning wipes container
• The fill chamber area also contains the 15/45 station

Tester: The tester contains the following replaceable components

• Tester cover
• Tester latch in front
• Interconnect board
• The complete tester assembly is replaced by the technician

Top drawers

• On the left are the Refill Adapters.  They are used in the prep and fill stations
• The center drawer is used for supplies and the HP02 Vent caps
• The right top drawer is used to store the test adapters

Maintenance

• The lower left drawer is used for maintenance
• Vacuum wand
• Waste drain and receptacle
• Cleaning fluid

Ink Supply

• There are 4 ink supply drawers
• One for each of the colors.  Black, Yellow, Magenta and Cyan
• Black has a max capability of 6 inks
• The YMC can have up to 7 ink Bottles.
• Only one ink drawer can be opened at a time.