UJV 160 error "Limit(1M)" on first K cartridge

[MonoJoker]

Hi all,

Got a strange error/warning message on my UJV160 which is preventing me from being able to do head cleans, subtank fillups, etc. It doesn't however stop the machine from printing. I can find no reference to the error in the service manual despite it having an extensive list. Below is a screenshot showing the exact message. I have tried resetting the printer and installing a new cartridge. Interestingly if I swap the other K cartridge into that slot it doesn't recognise it and reports No Cartridge - if I swap others like the Yellows it works fine.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks
Liam.

 

[APCInk]

It appears to me you have exceeded the expiration date of that cartridge by 1 month. It allows you to use the cartridge to print, but is trying to prevent you from using it much.

 

[MonoJoker]

It appears to me you have exceeded the expiration date of that cartridge by 1 month. It allows you to use the cartridge to print, but is trying to prevent you from using it much.

How interesting. Thanks for that, I actually swapped out the quite low (but not empty) cartridge thinking this was the problem. But got the same error so assumed it was something else. Now I guess I must have had 2 blacks with the same expiry date. Thanks for the info I will try a newer cartridge and see what happens.

Just out of interest is there any way to see what the expiry dates are on cartridges if the packaging has been discarded?

Cheers.

 

[Tekkie1]

HI If you can get into service mode you can change the date back a few months and that will work, however how old are the inks?
if they are more than 12 months expired I would not use them as they could block the heads..
I know this will work as I have done it many times.
Good luck
Tekkie1