Epson 7000 service manual CR Lock Mechanism

EPSON Stylus Pro 7000 Revision B

2.2.4 CR Lock Mechanism

The printer uses a spring to activate the carriage lock and an electromagnetic solenoid to release it. The spring forces the carriage lock up into the opening at the bottom of the subcarriage when the carriage is in the home position.

However, when the CR Motor is running, the solenoid prevents the lock from engaging the carriage. To release the carriage from the capping position, the printer activates the cutter solenoid which pushes down the CR lock releasing the carriage.

To manually release the carriage when it is locked in the home position, press down the cutter and push the carriage to the left.

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