Moisture in Ink Lines

medium
environment
ink-system

Condensation introduces water → mottling/splats after cold nights.

Likely Causes

  1. Large temperature drops overnight: Causes condensation inside ink lines and dampers.

  2. High ambient humidity: Increases the amount of water vapor available to condense.

Quick Checks

  • Inspect traps/filters for moisture.
  • Stabilize room temp overnight.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Purge and replace affected filtersRemoves moisture pockets

Acceptance Criteria
  • No blooms on 10-minute stress print