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2 . 5 . 2 C a r r i a g e M e c h a n i s m
The carriage mechanism includes the
the carriage, the timing belt, the carriage motor, and
the platen. Fig. 2-37 shows the carriage mechanism.
The timing belt is connected into the bottom of the carriage. This belt is driven by the carriage motor
and moved via the belt driven pulley.
The
is mounted on the carriage, and the entire unit is
moved right and left along the carriage guide shaft and plate.
Left
Carriage Guide Shaft
: Driving Pulley
Fig. 2-37. Carriage Mechanism
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