Agfa Mv Ink Overflow error

[WalkerP]

Setting up refurbished unit. Getting this error. Ink tanks have cleaning fluid in them. Waste tank is empty, floats for ink/waste levels appear to be functional.
Ideas? The user manual doesn't have error code info.

 

[klmiller611]

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks
Ken

 

[klmiller611]

Still looking for suggestions on this. The ink overflow error is still present, I am assuming that it has to be a reset. I tested all the pumps, they all seem to be working, as well as the float sensors.

However, as I try to start up, even before getting to the ink overflow error, some sensor kicks and dumps the air out of the small tank.

Having no service manual on this stuff really stinks. I guess there is some sort of reset for the ink overflow error, but I don't really see what it would have to do with the air system.

Ideas, anybody????

Ken

 

[ChrisN]

Sorry, I can't find any service manuals. However, I did find a Carriage Ink/Air Diagram document, which states:

If the Float Sensor in the Vacuum Tank & Sub Ink Waste Tank activates, the Valve/Solenoid on the Air Tank opens, dumping air to the system; any ink in the Sub Ink Waste Tank must be discharged via the Bleed Valve

 

[klmiller611]

Thanks Chris!

This one is new to me. The manuals we have were translated, I assume from Chinese, by a Korean, and the resulting wording is more than a bit off!

I'll report back

Best
Ken

 

[HIGHSPEEDGRAPHIX]

waste tank sensor needs to be cleaned or gone bad, i ran one of those back on 09ish

 

[klmiller611]

Afternoon followup here.

OK, edited this to reflect the latest. I attempted to drain the sub waste tank unsuccessfully. Tried several times, out of desperation, I said lets take the valve off and see if it was plugged up. I thought that there was no way that had happened, but sure enough, about 2-3 ounces of crud came out when we took the valve off.

Cleaned it, reinstalled, and it looks like everything is functioning fine. Thank you again Chris for that AMAZINGLY helpful document, I'd never found anything in our stuff about that.

Best
Ken

 

[Ivan Medina]

Still looking for suggestions on this. The ink overflow error is still present, I am assuming that it has to be a reset. I tested all the pumps, they all seem to be working, as well as the float sensors.

However, as I try to start up, even before getting to the ink overflow error, some sensor kicks and dumps the air out of the small tank.

Having no service manual on this stuff really stinks. I guess there is some sort of reset for the ink overflow error, but I don't really see what it would have to do with the air system.

Ideas, anybody????

Ken

Hi Keith, my machine is currently showing the same symptoms. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thank you!