1 | End cap (two places) — includes removable end covers | |
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| for maintenance access. |
2 | Stand — supports the printer. | |
3 | Casters (four places) — enables easy location of the | |
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| printer, can be locked in place. |
4 | Encoder strip — allows precise positioning of the print- | |
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| head carriage across the length of the platen. |
5 | Main carriage drive belt — moves the carriage across | |
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| the length of the platen. |
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| Transport chain (not shown) — supports the ink sup- |
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| ply tubes that carry ink from the ink reservoirs to the |
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| printheads. |
6 | Top cover — protects the user from the rapid motion of | |
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| the printhead during printing. A safety interlock switch |
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| stops printing and cancels the print if the cover is |
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| raised. |
7 | Platen — supports the media under the printheads | |
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| during printing. |
8 | Printhead carriage — carries the printheads, digital | |
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| imaging sensor, and photodiode across the length of |
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9 | Media out sensor — detects whether media is loaded. | |
10 | Service station (behind access door) — catches excess | |
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| ink from the printheads, wipes and caps the printheads |
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| to prevent drying and clogging while not in use. |
11 | Prime access door — provides access to the carriage for | |
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| manually priming the printheads. A safety interlock |
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| switch stops printing and cancels the print if the cover |
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| is raised. |
12 | Control panel — displays messages and allows control | |
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| of certain printer operations. Includes a contrast adjust- |
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| ment lever and audio feedback. |
13 | Electronics module — contains the printer’s power | |
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| supply and control electronics. Includes a humidity |
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| sensor to enable the printer to compensate for high- |
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| humidity conditions by slowing the speed of printing. |
14 | Pinch rollers (12 places) — grip the media during | |
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| loading and printing. |
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Parts Overview |