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SP-300v stopped printing Magenta. Help

96XP

New Member
Printer suddenly started leaving drags of red spit. Stopped printer, went into cleaning/inspection and took the following images. (Print test image was after cleaning) What's wrong?
SP-300v
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96XP

New Member
Removed rear cover over the tanks and see there is no ink in the Magenta line. Didn't get a warning that cartridge may be getting low, however, still has juice in it and the tab hasn't popped out yet.
Is it a faulty cartridge, pump issue or other?
 

96XP

New Member
I would have to say, 'there's a first time for everything'.
Found my problem, and looks like a defective leaking tank (bag).
I shot some vids last time I had service done for a head change. Will come in handy now that I'll need to get ink back through the line and to the damper.
That said, I'll try and edit the clips and post a link for others, who in time, may need to do this process when in a pinch.
My tech service is a 10hr round trip, arg.
leaky tank.jpg
 
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