Canon 2163B002 Electrical Parts, Other Precautions Printhead, How to Handle the Printhead

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2. Ink mist

Since the printhead prints by squirting ink onto the media, a minute amount of ink mist is generated in the printing unit during printing. The ink mist is collected in the printer by the airflow. However, uncollected ink mist may stain the platen unit, carriage unit, main rail unit, external unit, or purge unit.

These stains may soil the print media or hands and clothes when servicing the printer, wipe them off carefully with a soft, well-wrung damp cloth.

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[3]

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T-1-11

[1]Purge unit

[2]Upper cover

[3]Platen unit/Carriage unit/Main rail unit

1.7.1.3 Electrical Parts

The electrical unit of the printer is activated when connected to the AC power supply.

At the rear of the printer are the main controller, power supply, interface connector, and optional media take-up unit connector. The head relay PCB and carriage relay PCB are incorporated in the carriage unit, and the operation panel is located on the upper right cover.

When servicing the printer with the cover removed, be extremely careful to avoid electric shock and shorting contacts.

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[3] [4]

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		[6]	[5]
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		T-1-12
[1]	Operation panel	[5]	Power Supply
[2]	Carriage relay PCB	[6]	Main controller PCB
[3]	Head relay PCB	[7]	Interface connector
[4]	AC inlet	[8]	Media take-up unit connector

1.7.2 Other Precautions

1.7.2.1 Printhead

1. How to Handle the Printhead

Do not open the printhead package until you are ready to install the head.

When installing the printhead in the printer, hold the knob[1] and then remove the protective cap 1[2] and protective cap 2[3] in that order. Do not reattach the protective cap 2[3] to the printhead because the cap may damage the nozzles[4].

To prevent the nozzles from getting clogged with foreign matter or dried ink, install the printhead immediately after you remove the protective caps. Also make sure to press down the locking lever of the printhead until you feel a click.

In addition, to prevent clogging of the nozzles with foreign matter and improper supply of ink, never touch the nozzles[4] or ink port[6], or wipe it with tissue paper or anything else.

Do not touch Electrical contact[5].

Also, never attempt to disassemble/reassemble the printhead or wash it with water.

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