BJC-7100

Part 4: Technical Reference

3.4Carriage

3.4.1Carriage functions

1) Attachment of print heads

The carriage mechanically attaches the BJ cartridges, which are connected to the logic board by ribbon cables.

2) Carriage drive

The carriage moves horizontally across the print media driven by the carriage motor via a carriage belt.

3) Paper feed motor drive switching

When the carriage moves further to the right of the capping position, it moves the slide lock lever of the purge unit right to release the transmission arm lock and switch the drive from the paper feed motor to the sheet feeder and purge unit.

4) BJ cartridge maintenance

In the BJC-7100 printer, the ink optimizer head wiper is operated according to the position of the carriage.

When the carriage moves left, the side of the ink optimizer head presses against the wiper lever on the left of the printer to set the wiper. When the carriage then moves right, the hook on the bottom of the carriage pulls the latch lever so that the ink optimizer head wiper wipes the face of the ink optimizer head.

Ink Optimizer Head

Wiper Mechanism

Latch Lever

Wiper Lever

Wilper

BJ Cartridge Mount

Carriage Ribbon Cable

Cartridge Hook/Plate Spring

Carriage Drive

Home Position Sensor

Carriage Belt

Carriage Shaft

Home Position Edge

Carriage Motor

Paper Feed Motor Drive Switching Mechanism

Slide Lock Lever Transmission Arm/Gear

Figure 4-24 Carriage

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Canon QY8-1360-000 manual Carriage Carriage functions, Attachment of print heads, Carriage drive, BJ cartridge maintenance

QY8-1360-000 specifications

The Canon QY8-1360-000 is a highly regarded print head designed specifically for Canon’s line of professional printers, particularly those used in high-quality photo printing and graphic arts. This component is essential for achieving the vibrant colors and sharp details that are hallmark features of Canon’s imaging technology.

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