Parts Overview 1-33
Index Description
1Encoder strip — allows precise positioning of the print-
head carriage across the length of the platen.
2 Main carriage drive belt — moves the carriage across
the length of the platen.
Transport chain (not shown) — supports the ink sup-
ply tubes that carry ink from the ink reservoirs to the
printheads, power, and electrical signal cables.
3Platen — supports the media under the printheads
during printing, warms the media in the print zone,
includes vacuum to hold the media against the platen.
4 Printhead carriage — carries the printheads, digital
imaging sensor, and photodiode across the length of
the platen.
Digital image sensor (on carriage, not shown) —
detects the location of printed pixels for precise align-
ment of the printheads, enables the automatic replace-
ment of poorly-printing ink jets with substitute jets.
Photodiode (on carriage, not shown) — enables the
creation of color transforms without an external spec-
trophotometer (requires print server support), and the
linearization of existing transforms.
5 Spittoons — located at both ends of the platen,
receives ink “spits” that keep the printheads at their
optimal performance.
6AutoClean
TM
Service station — catches purged ink
from the printheads, wipes the printheads with clean-
ing solvent. Wipers are automatically cleaned and
cleaning solvent applied before wiping. Ink is periodi-
cally spit when idle to keep the inkjets working.
7 Ready-for-Refill LEDs — illuminates when there is room
for a refill bottle of ink, or when the cleaning solvent
reservoir is empty. Blinks when either the ink has been
refilled and profiler not replaced, or when the profiler
has been replaced but the ink has not been refilled.
8 Control panel — displays messages and allows control
of certain printer operations. Includes a contrast adjust-
ment lever and audio feedback.
9Electronics module — contains the printer’s power
supply and control electronics.
