Epson L800 - Page 13

L800/L801 Revision A
Disassembly/Reassembly Overview 12
Confidential
¸ Adapter is removed
Before disconnecting the joint parts of the ink path, make sure that the Adapter
is removed from the Carriage.
Figure 1-4. Adapter
DISCHRGING INK FROM THE INK SUPPLY TANK
Discharging ink is recommended only when disconnecting the Ink Supply Tank
Tube Assy from the Ink Supply Tank. Before performing the above
disconnection, discharge ink from the Ink Supply Tank as follows.
 Necessary tools
• Containers (x 6) for each discharged ink
• Injector (with a tip of φ3.2 mm)
• Tube (capable to be connected to the joint)
 Discharging procedure
1. Remove the Housing Upper Assy. (p.25)
2. With the choke value closed (p.11), place the Ink Supply Tank Assy on a
place where its bottom is higher than the top of the Printhead.
3. Prepare a container for ink to discharge, then disconnect the Ink Supply
Tube from the joint and put its tip into the container for the ink.
4. Open the choke valve to discharge the ink in the Ink Supply Tank Assy to
the container.
Figure 1-5. Discharging Ink (1)
C H E C K
P O I N T
The Adapter has an ink valve which cuts off the ink path
when removing the Adapter from the Carriage.
Carriage
Ink valve
Adapter
Ink path
C H E C K
P O I N T
 The photos in the following procedure are for L200/L201, but
the procedure for L800/L801 is the same; the numbers of the
tube and the location of the Ink Supply Tank Assy in the
photos are different from those of L800/L801, though.
 Prior to the following steps, connect the injector with the tube,
and then discharge ink according to the procedure.
Ink Supply Tank Assy
Ink Supply Tube
Container for discharged ink
Joint