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line sensor

 

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

 
  1. Remove the Carriage Assembly
       
    2. Unclip the Carriage Cover from both sides of the Carriage Assembly.

       
   

3. Remove the Carriage Cover.

 
 

NOTE: Make sure both sides of the cover are unclipped before removing. Also make sure the cover is removed vertically, if not the Cover Retaining Pins can be broken.

 
4. Disconnect the Line Sensor Connector from the Carriage PCA.
       
    5. Insert a flat screwdriver inside the Line Sensor clip in order to release it.
       
   

6. Once the clip is released, rotate the Line Sensor downwards so that the locating pins on both sides are also released.

 
 
  Installation      
 

1. When installing the new Line Sensor, make sure you insert the Line Sensor Cable through the correct hole (as highlighted).

       
    2. Install the Line Sensor by first inserting the 2 locating pins and then rotating upwards so that the clip locks into place.
       
 

NOTE: Make sure the Line Sensor is clipped correctly and securely, if not the Line Sensor will malfunction.

 

3. Connect the Line Sensor Connector to the Carriage PCA.

       
    4. Install the Carriage Cover.
       
 

NOTE Make sure the cover is installed vertically, if not the Cover Retaining Pins can be broken.

 

5. Clip the Carriage Cover on both sides of the Carriage Assembly by pushing the clip downwards (with force if necessary).

 
 

NOTE: Make sure the clips are locked correctly, if not the Carriage Cover could become loose and cause major damage to the printer.

 

NOTE: You must perform the following Calibration when the Line Sensor is replaced:

-Scan Axis (See Scan-Axis Calibration).

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