3 Carriage preparation
The carriage must be isolated from the rail to prevent damage to both the rail and the carriage wheels. When the printer shipped new from the factory, the carriage was completely removed from the rest of the printer and packaged separately. If this packaging has been retained from the original shipment, and/or if the distance to be transported is large, it may be worth considering removing the carriage altogether. For shorter transport, this is not required and the carriage can be isolated and secured by the method described in this document.
3.1Required tools and materials
Saran™ Wrap (genuine Saran brand recommended; other plastic films may react with the head flush)
Two or more polyurethane foam pads approximately 12" x 18", ½" or 1" thick
HP UV Printhead Flush, HP part number CH122A
#3 Phillips screwdriver
3.2Procedure
1.Ensure that all other printer preparations that require power have been completed.
2.If the move is short enough that ink has been left in the printheads, ensure that the auxiliary 24VDC power supply is connected and providing power to the IDS vacuum.
3.Power down the printer and disconnect from facility power.
4.If the carriage cover was removed as part of the printhead preparations, reinstall it now.
5.Move the carriage by hand to the center of the rail.
6.Using a #3 Phillips screwdriver, remove the primary screw (“A” in Figure 9) that secures the idler assembly to the rail.
Figure 9 Idler assembly and fastener
7.Rotate the idler toward the output side of the printer so that it comes off the rail. The main blue carriage belt will still be in place and will keep the idler near the printer. Allow the idler to dangle loosely in front of the rail.
8.Place a piece of Saran Wrap slightly larger than the carriage on the media belt in front of the printer.
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