SECTION 4 Diagnostic Tools
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2.5.4 Melt Thermistor
Parameter Options: 55–125°C
Access Level: Read–3
The Melt Thermistor parameter indicates the temperature of the ink
melt chamber.
The set point is 125°C. Typical range is 115–125°C during melt
cycle and 55–60°C during idle state. This value can vary as the melt
chamber is melting or cooling.
2.5.5 Melt Heater
Parameter Options: On, Off
Access Level: Read–3; Write–3
The Melt Heater parameter indicates whether the melt chamber
heater is on or off.
2.5.6 Fan
Parameter Options: On, Off
Access Level: Read–3; Write–3
The Fan parameter indicates whether the fan is on or off. It is used
to regulate the melt chamber temperature when idle and cool the
melt chamber to a safe point to allow the ink load door to be opened
safely when adding ink.
2.5.7 Hold Thermal State
Parameter Options: Shutting Down, Warming Up, Ready
Access Level: Read–3
"Shutting Down" - System is cooling down.
"Warming Up" - System is heating the hold chamber to its set point.
"Ready" - System is up to temperature and stabilized.