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» Media Sensor

» Entry Roller

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Carriage Assembly and Belt



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



			1. Remove the Right Rear Cover

			2. Remove the Left Hand Cover

			3. Remove the Right Hand Cover

			4. Remove the Tensioner Assembly

			5. Pull out Printhead Cleaner Carriage.

			6. Slide Carriage Assembly to position shown.

			7. Lift up the Carriage Cover and remove ALL the Printheads and close the Carriage Cover.

			8. Slide the Carriage along the Printer to the position shown.

			9. Push in the 2 retaining clips either side of the Printhead Tube Connector.

			10. Pull the Printhead Tube Connector towards you.

			11. Push the button to release the Printhead Tubes in the Carriage.

			12. Release the retaining clip by pulling it away from the holding brackets.

			13. Pull the Printhead Tube Connector up between the two Tube Guides.

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

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

			16. 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.



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

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

			19. Slide the Carriage (including the Belt) to the left and out of the Printer.

			20. Remove the Belt from the Carriage by releasing it from the retaining clips underneath the Carriage.



	Installation of Carriage and Belt NOTE: Before installation, clean and oil the Slider Rods using the User's Slider Rods Lubrification Kit.



	WARNING: When installing the Carriage Assembly and Belt, make sure you install it as follows:



			1. Insert belt as indicated on the underside of Carriage. TIP: An arrow on the bottom of the Carriage indicates position and direction.

			2. Line up the Carriage Guide, on the underside of the Carriage, with the Slider Rods on the Printer.



	NOTE: Perform the following Service Calibrations after the installation of the Carriage Assembly: -Scan Axis (See Scan-Axis Calibration). -Service Station (See Service Station Calibration). -Carriage Height (See Carriage Height Calibration). -Printhead Alignment. -Color Calibration.


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