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Trailing Cable



	WARNING: Switch off the Printer and remove the Power Cord.



			1. Remove the Top Cover Assembly

			2. Remove the Right Rear Cover

			3. Remove the Right Hand Cover

			4. Remove the Left Hand Cover

			5. Slide the Carriage to the left side of the Printer.

			6. Unclip and remove the Carriage Cover to access the Trailing Cable in the Carriage.

			7. Carefully disconnect the Trailing Cables (3) from the connectors in the Carriage PCA.



	NOTE: Remove Trailing Cable Ferrites if they fall into the Carriage -3 for 60" Model -1 for 42" Model



			8. Remove the Trailing Cables from the Trailing Cable Holder. TIP: Press the Trailing Cables firmly in the center to release.

			9. Slide the Trailing Cable Guide out of the Carriage.

			10. Carefully disconnect the Trailing Cable from the Main PCA.



	NOTE: Unclip the Trailing Cable when disconnecting from the Main PCA.



			11. Remove the T-20 screw (Type C) from the Trailing Cable Clip on the left.



	NOTE: There is a hole in the Tube Guide to access the screw.



			12. Remove 2 T-10 screws (Type I) from the Trailing Cable Clip on the right.



	NOTE: Take care when removing and inserting these screws as they are easily damaged and not easy to access.



			13. Carefully lift the Clips and the Trailing Cable from the Printer.



	Installation of Trailing Cable WARNING: Do not install damaged Trailing Cables. If the Trailing Cable is incorrectly installed or it is damaged, a "Power Supply Error #1" message will appear on the Front Panel during initialization.



	WARNING: When Installing the Trailing Cable, make sure you install it as follows:



			1. Install the Trailing Cable starting from the Clip on the left as this will provide a reference point for adjusting the length of the Trailing Cable.

			2. Insert the Trailing Cable Guide into the Carriage and connect the Trailing Cables.



	NOTE: Remember to pass the Trailing Cables through the Ferrite(s). -3 for 60" Model -1 for 42" Model



			3. Insert the Trailing Cable through the Chassis slot next to the Trailing Cable Clip on the right (see diagram in step 4).

			4. Place the Right Trailing Cable Clip in position and adjust the length of the Trailing Cable.



	NOTE: This clip has a locating pin so make sure this is in position and the Trailing Cable is the right length before installing the screw.



			TIP: Make sure the Trailing Cable is flat on the chassis without bubbles.



	NOTE: Check the cable and clips are correctly installed by sliding the carriage along the Printer to see if it moves freely.



			5. Connect the Trailing Cables to the Main PCA.



	NOTE: Make sure the vertical strips on Trailing Cable ends are fully inserted inside the connectors. The strip should not be visible when inserted correctly.


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