Printer systems 17
Printer systems
Ink Delivery System (IDS)
Ink Delivery System
The ink deliver system (IDS) is located in the left enclosure of the printer (inside the left covers) and delivers
a continuous supply of ink to the printheads. It can detect an ink leakage anywhere in the system, including
inside an Ink Cartridge. It also tracks and determines when an Ink cartridge needs replacing.
Rear of the Ink Supply Station
Ink Tubes
There are 6 ink tubes that deliver the inks to the printheads in the carriage and two additional tubes which
are used as a support structure. They are bundled together in a carrier and held on a shelf on the inside
of the top cover with clips.
Insulation Sleeve
The ink tubes are protected from the high temperatures of the Dryer Assembly by a heat resistant insulation
sleeve, which protects the main body of the tubes, that are static.
Upper and Lower Ink Supply Station (ISS)
The Ink Supply Station (ISS) is divided into the upper and lower sections. They have six slots for holding
the ink cartridges. Each slot has a unique shape (or lock out) which matches with an equal shape at the
end of the applicable ink cartridge. this arrangement avoids the incorrect insertion of an ink cartridge,
which would cause major damage to the ink system.
Insulation sleeve
Ink Tubes Carrier
Lower ISS: Lm, Lc
Top ISS: M, Y, K, C
On top of the ISS there is a thin
plastic sleeve to avoid the
paper falling into the Ink
Supply Station when a paper
crash occurs and also to avoid
the direct heat radiation from
the dryer system
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