Carriage Unit - Canon iPF600 series Service Manual

Chapter 4

4.3.7 Carriage Unit

a) Removeing the carriage unit
1) Drain the ink.
Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the Ink.
2) Turn off the power, and then move the carriage over the platen.
Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Opening the Cap/Moving the Wiper Unit.
3) Remove the printhead.
4) Remove the joint of the ink tube unit. Wrap the removed joint with a plastic bag or other covering so that ink does not splashes, then close the plastic bag.
5) Remove the linear scale[1] from the right clamp plate's spring, and then remove it rightward.
When removing the linear scale, take care not to damage or stain it. The stained or damaged liner plate can cause malfunction.
6) While sliding the pulley[2] to the left, remove the carriage belt[1]. Tie the removed belt lightly on the unit.
7) Disconnect the connector[1] and two connectors[2] of the flexible cables on the main controller PCB.
The flexible cable connectors[2] are provided with a locking mechanism. When disconnecting or reconnecting the flexible cable, be sure to release the lock. Oth-
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