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» Carriage Assembly (Including Belt)


1.. Perform the Service Utility "Unlock Carriage" » Unlock Carriage .

NOTE: Switch off the Printer after performing this Utility.

 

  2. Remove the Left Hand Cover » Left Hand Cover.

3. Remove the Right Hand Cover » Right Hand Cover.


4. Remove the Top Cover and Window » Window and Top Cover.

5. Remove the Front Panel Assembly » Front Panel.

  6. Remove the Service Station » Service Station and Aerosol Fan.
  7. Remove the Fork Idler, Tensioner and Idler Pulley » Fork Idler, Tensioner and Idler Pulley.
  8. Remove the Encoder Strip » Encoder Strip.
  9. Remove the Service Station Holder » Service Station Holder.

10. Manually move the carriage to the correct position to remove the Tubes Assembly from the Carriage.

11. Release the latch and lift up the Carriage cover.

12. Remove all the Printheads.

13. Loosen 1 T-8 screw that secures the Tubes to the Carriage.


14. Unclip the Tubes from the Carriage and lift up.

15. Move the Tubes Assembly clear from the Carriage Assembly.

16. Close the Carriage Cover.

17. Unclip the Carriage Cover (clip located on the left hand side of the Carriage - use a screwdriver if necessary).

18. Remove the clip securing the Trailing Cable.

19. Disconnect the Trailing Cable from the Carriage Assembly.

20. Slide the Trailing Cable out of the clip inside the Carriage Assembly and then lift up to free it from the Carriage.

21. Slide the carriage (including the Belt) to the right and out of the Printer.

22. The Belt can then be slipped off the Carriage Clips.

Installing the Carriage Assembly

NOTE: When connecting the Trailing Cable to the Carriage, make sure that you align the red lines on the Trailing Cable as shown in this drawing.

NOTE: When installing the Belt, make sure that you insert it into the Carriage as shown in this drawing.
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