(6)Ink absorber replacement
1)At the time of an error indicating that the ink absorber is full, replace either the main or the
- When the main ink absorber is full:
Replace the absorber indicated by the blue frame in the photo below (component of
Replace 2 absorbers in the red circle in the photo below and the platen ink absorber (components of
The main ink absorber and the
2) Partial replacement of the main ink absorber
For the main ink absorber, the following replacement methods are available:
Replacement method | Difficulties | Ink absorber volume to be replaced |
Partial replacement | Low | Approx. a half portion of the entire main |
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| ink absorber |
Whole replacement | High | The entire main ink absorber |
Print yield after
replacement Approx. 4,800 pages
Approx. 12,000 pages
After ink absorber replacement, set the ink absorber counter value according to the replacement method. See (7) Ink absorber counter setting, for details.
<How to perform the partial replacement>
Remove the rear cover (No. 1 in the photo) and the ink absorber cover (No. 2 in the photo) from the rear side of the machine, and replace a half portion of the main ink absorber (No. 3 in the photo).
(Time required: Approx. 4 min. including the operation check after replacement)