2.4 INK SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
This section explains how the ink system is controlled to protect the printhead and ink supply
system and to ensure high-quality output. Ink system control is composed of the following
operations:
❏ Power On ❏ Wiping Operation 1
❏ Cleaning Selection ❏ Wiping Operation 2
❏ Micro Absorbing Cleaning ❏ Rubbing Operation
❏ Power Off ❏ Disengage On
❏ Print Start ❏ Disengage Off
❏ Refresh ❏ Micro Absorbing
❏ Standby ❏ Carriage Lock Set
❏ False Absorbing ❏ Carriage Lock Reset
❏ Ink Cartridge Replacement ❏ Refresh (when loading or ejecting paper)
❏ Forwarding (not described)
These ink system operations are controlled by the following counters and timers:
❏ Refresh Timer ❏ Monochrome / Color Head Timer
❏ Flushing Counter ❏ Ink Level Counter R
❏ CL Counter K ❏ Protect Counter
Operating Principles Stylus Pro XL
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