Chapter 2

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2.3 Printer Mechanical System

2.3.1 Outline

2.3.1.1 Outline

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The printer mechanism is broken down into two broad sections: the passage and paper passage.
Consisting mainly of a carriage unit that houses ink tanks and a printhead, and a maintenance cartridge, the ink
passage supplies, circulates, sucks and otherwise handles inks.
The paper passage consists of such mechanical components as a paper unit and is designed to feed, convey and
deliver paper in two ways.
A summary description of each mechanical component is given below.
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Purge unit
Ink tank unit
Carriage unit
Paper feed
Maintenance cartridge