Head Height Alignment Procedure

NovaJet 500/630/700 Series Service Manual

Perform this procedure only when the encoder strip stabilizer has been removed from the Y-Arm or whenever the alignment is in question.

The head height alignment procedure is to ensure that the correct amount of distance exists between the cartridge jet plate and the Platen. See Figure 3-14.

CARTRIDGE

JET PLATE

PLATEN

HEAD HEIGHT

Figure 3-14. Carriage Head Height Tolerance.

1.Remove the lid and the right cover of the printer. See Chapter 5 for procedures.

2.Obtain the 3 tools (Micrometer Dial Gauge, Test Cartridge, and Measuring Tip Extender) from the Height Gauge Kit. Assemble the tools as shown in Figure 3-15.

SPIN HEAD ON
MICROMETER GAUGE	MICROMETER
TO FACE BACKWARDS	DIAL GAUGE

TIGHTEN SET

SCREWS

TEST CARTRIDGE

MEASURING

TIP EXTENDER

ENSURE TIP EXTENDS BELOW CARTRIDGE 1/4" (6mm)

Figure 3-15. Setting Up Tools from Height Gauge Kit.

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Kodak 500, 630, 700 service manual Head Height Alignment Procedure, Carriage Head Height Tolerance

Models: 700 500 630