STYLUS 800 Service Manual Operating Principles
2.2.6 Cap Mechanism
The
cap mechanism
prevents the printhead nozzles from drying or bubbles from forming inside the
nozzle while the printer is not in use.
The printhead capping operation is performed automatically
so that a cap closely contacts the printhead surface when the carriage unit is moved to the ink
system home position.
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Figure 2-10. Cap Mechanism
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