Carriage System - Canon iPF5000 series Service Manual

The diode voltage that changes with the nozzle unit temperature is reported to the main controller via the carriage PCB.
The detected head temperature is used to control the head operation and to detect abnormal head temperatures.
Printhead contact detection
The printhead contact status is detected by testing the electrical conductivity.
It is detected according to the voltage changes at the two terminals of the contact faces, power supply terminals, and GND terminal.

2.5.4 Carriage system

iPF5100
Multi sensor
The photo-reflection-type multi sensor is composed of four LEDs (red, blue, green and infrared) and two light-sensitive sensors. It detects the leading edge, skewing,
and width of media and is used for adjustment of the registration, head height, and color calibration.
During head adjustment, the light reflected by the infrared LED and green LED is detected by two light-sensitive sensors to calculate the head height from the
difference between the measurements.
When color calibration is executed, a color chart printed is read with three-color LED (red, blue, green), so color correction is implemented on the basis of the
readings.
Ink mist adhering to the sensor could deliver incorrect measurement readings when color calibration is executed. If the ink dot count exceeds a tolerance, the service
error (E194-4034) would occur. If it does, execute service mode: SERVICE MODE > ADJUST > GAP CALIB. after the multisensor has been replaced to clear
the dot count.
- Service mode: After SERVICE MODE > ADJUST > GAP CALIB. has been carried out, pass paper to make sure that it is detected properly.
- In executing Calibration concurrently with the main menu choice Auto Head Adj. or Manual Head Adj., Auto Head Adj. or Manual Head Adj. first for the sake
Linear encoder sensor
Multi sensor
F-2-70
LED(blue) LED(green)
Infrared sensor
F-2-71
Lift cam sensor
LED(red)
Infrared LED
Media
Platen
Chapter 2
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