Canon iPF5000 - imagePROGRAF Color Inkjet Printer, Service Manual

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Chapter 4
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4.3.9 Carriage Unit
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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.
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5) Remove the linear scale[1] from the right clamp plate's spring, and then remove it rightward.
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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.
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7) Disconnect the two connectors[1] and four connectors[2] of the flexible cables on the main controller PCB.
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