000000B1SureColor T3170

Preventive Maintenance: Error 000000B1 Epson T3170

Code 000000B1 is a system maintenance alert indicating a saturated cleaning kit or synchronization failure in the purge station. This is common after high-volume printing. Resolving this code is essential to maintain print quality and protect the printhead.

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Common causes

  • 1Full or incorrectly installed maintenance box.
  • 2Excessive residual ink accumulation in the cleaning station.
  • 3Purge gear synchronization failure.

Solutions

Cleaning Kit Maintenance

  1. Remove the used maintenance box.
  2. Check the purge pump area for dried ink.
  3. Install a new maintenance box if necessary.

Automatic Cleaning Cycle

  1. Access the plotter configuration menu.
  2. Select 'Maintenance' and then 'Deep Cleaning'.
  3. Allow the equipment to complete the process without interruption.

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Kit Access

    Open the maintenance hatch on the back or side of the unit.

  2. 2

    Supply Replacement

    Remove the old maintenance cartridge and insert a new original one.

  3. 3

    Counter Reset

    Confirm on the plotter display that a new consumable has been installed.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is a consumable part. If the system doesn't detect the change, the 000000B1 error will continue to appear.

Ink dries if the equipment remains inactive for long periods or if the cleaning station does not hermetically seal the printhead.

If the error persists after changing the consumable, the cleaning station may have an internal mechanical failure.

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