TIB 874: Countermeasures for uneven white ink density (XPJ-1462UF, XPJ-1682UR)

Dear Customer,

In white-ink printers (XPJ-1462UF / XPJ-1682UR), pigment can settle at the bottom of the ink bag if it is not agitated for a long time. During automatic ink circulation or cleaning (such as in sleep mode), this high-concentration ink may be drawn into the tubes, leading to inconsistent white ink density in print results.

Countermeasures (Depending on the machine’s serial number)

1. Firmware-Based Solution:

• The Ink agitation sequence has been revised.

• A new option has been added under Self-Diagnosis > Param > Update > Circulation: Type B.

• This executes a mixing sequence to prevent pigment settling.

• Impact: Longer wake-up time from sleep mode:

  • <24h without agitation: +2m30s

  • <72h without agitation: +5m00s

  • More than 72h without agitation: +7m30s

• Firmware versions:

  • XPJ-1462UF: v1.08 or later

  • XPJ-1682UR: v1.01 or later

2. Hardware-Based Solution (Additional Solenoid Valve)

• A solenoid valve is added to the white ink circulation path.

• Purpose: Physically separates ink passages during circulation to prevent pigment from being pulled in.

• A 3-way valve is used as a normally open 2-way valve (one port is sealed with a Luer lock and wrapped in acetate tape—do not remove the tape).

• Firmware support:

  • XPJ-1462UF: v1.09 or later

  • XPJ-1682UR: v1.02 or later

• Machines with this valve use Circulation Type C in Menu: Self-Diagnosis > Param > Update > Circulation.

Illustrations:

XPJ-1462UF:

XPJ-1682UR:

Circulation Types (Self-Diagnosis Settings)

• Type A: No solenoid valve, old firmware.

• Type B: No solenoid valve, improved firmware.

• Type C: With solenoid valve.

Note: Type A is not available for XPJ-1682UR(E), as all units were upgraded early to Type B.

Serial Numbers for Countermeasure Application

Firmware Countermeasure:

• XPJ-1682UR: From KV6U000029~

• XPJ-1682UR(E): From KV6E000001~

• XPJ-1462UF: No production records of older firmware

Hardware Countermeasure (Solenoid Valve):

• XPJ-1462UF: From KQ5U000166

• XPJ-1682UR: From KV6U000033

• XPJ-1682UR(E): From KV6E000020

Market Action (Field units)

→ Update firmware and set to Type B in Self-Diagnosis > Param > Update > Circulation.

• XPJ-1462UF up to KQ5U000165

• XPJ-1682UR up to KV6U000028

• XPJ-1682UR(E): Already shipped as Type B (units with Serial number starting with KV6E...)

Spare Part (Only for machines with solenoid valve support)

• Part number: DH-42613

• Part name: Three-way valve

• Note: Only install this part on units with serial numbers listed under the hardware countermeasure. Older units lack the necessary mounting hole. Firmware fix is sufficient for older units.