1-18 Parts Overview
Index Description
1 End cap (two places) — includes removable end covers
for maintenance access.
2Stand — supports the printer.
3 Casters (four places) — enables easy location of the
printer, can be locked in place.
4Encoder strip — allows precise positioning of the print-
head carriage across the length of the platen.
5 Main carriage drive belt — moves the carriage across
the length of the platen.
Transport chain (not shown) — supports the ink sup-
ply tubes that carry ink from the ink reservoirs to the
printheads.
6Top cover — protects the user from the rapid motion of
the printhead during printing. A safety interlock switch
stops printing and cancels the print if the cover is
raised.
7Platen — supports the media under the printheads
during printing.
8 Printhead carriage — carries the printheads, digital
imaging sensor, and photodiode across the length of
the platen. (See also detail in Fig. 1-2. and Fig. 1-3. on
page 1-20.)
9 Media out sensor — detects whether media is loaded.
10 Service station (behind access door) — catches excess
ink from the printheads, wipes and caps the printheads
to prevent drying and clogging while not in use.
11 Prime access door — provides access to the carriage for
manually priming the printheads. A safety interlock
switch stops printing and cancels the print if the cover
is raised.
12 Control panel — displays messages and allows control
of certain printer operations. Includes a contrast adjust-
ment lever and audio feedback.
13 Electronics module — contains the printer’s power
supply and control electronics. Includes a humidity
sensor to enable the printer to compensate for high-
humidity conditions by slowing the speed of printing.
14 Pinch rollers (12 places) — grip the media during
loading and printing.
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