Lexmark Jetprinter 4079-00 series, Service Manual

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Repair Information
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4079-00X
8. Release the latches (2), one near each end of the carriage
frame, and lift off the carriage frame.
9. Lay the frame upside down at the front or left side of the printer.
In this position, the carriage motor should be on top, which will
prevent the drainage of ink if the printheads are removed.
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Leave the ink tubes connected, if possible, to prevent ink leak-
age.
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Be careful not to kink the ink tubes, which may restrict ink flow.
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Remember that the exposed printheads can be easily damaged
and that the ink contains permanent dyes.
Carriage Ribbon Cables Removal
The carriage cables can be removed without removing the carriage.
1. Remove the covers.
2. Center the carriage (see “Printhead Uncapping and Carriage
Centering” on page 4-9 ).
3. Remove the operator panel and base.
4. Lift the beige connector latches and then disconnect the
orange/brown carriage ribbon cables from the right connector
card.
5. Remove the carriage card cover.
6. Disconnect the carriage ribbon cables from the two connectors
on the carriage card.