Operating Principles

2.2.7.1 Wiping/CR Lock Mechanism

The wiping operation removes the ink and dust adhered around the nozzles. This is operated during a cleaning sequence. When the pump motor rotates backward, the torque sent via the head cleaner (wiper) drive gear and the clutch moves the head cleaner to the printhead route. The ￿￿ unit then begins to move right and left to wipe the nozzle surface against the head cleaner. When the wiping operation is complete, the pump motor rotates forward to move back the head cleaner. Only one cleaner head is used for the both black and color printheads. The head cleaner also functions as the ￿￿ lock mechanism. When the printer power is off, it keeps the ￿￿ unit from shifting left (to the printing side). The switch lever locks the

￿￿at the right end by joining with the disengagement mechanism. With this mechanism, the ￿￿ unit remains in the capping position while transported.

CR

Head Cleaner

Head Cleaner Lever

Printhead

Pump Motor

Gear Train

Pump Gear/Clutch

 

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Switch Lever

CR

Head Cleaner Lever

Disengage Mechanism

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Figure 2-12.Wiping/Carriage Lock Mechanism

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