Epson 4003353 User Manual

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2.2.6 Cap Mechanism

The

cap mechanism prevents the

nozzles from drying or keeps bubbles

forming

inside the nozzle while the printer is not use.

this operation

automatically

when print data is not received or when

printer power turned off during the printing or ink

system operations. (Since the power switch equipped with a

circuit, this operation cart

be performed.) Also this printer has 2 caps, for the blackhead and 1 for the color head.

Figure 2-14.

Valve

Mechanism

2.2.7

Wiping Mechanism

The

wiping mechanism cleans the surface of the

nose when the printer is in the ink

system sequence. The wiper drive gear transmits

from the paper feed motor via the clutch

gear. When the wiper is raised up (against the

the hook for securing the

carriage to the home position is raised, too. When the wiper goes down toward the bottom frame,

the hook goes down, too. Both the black head and the color head are cleaned by this wiper.

Wiper(Cleaning

blade)

Wiper Drive

Gear

Hook

Lever

Platen

Wiper Drive Gear Frame

.-,

Figure 2-15. Wiping

2-12

Rev.