Carriage – Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S User Manual

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c Carriage

Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.")➔P.73

d Carriage

Shaft

The Carriage slides along this shaft.

e Paper

Retainer

Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed.

f Platen

The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.

g Borderless Printing Ink Grooves

For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing.

h Cleaning

Brush

When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on
the Platen.
Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen.

i Fixed

Blade

The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper.

j Linear

Scale

The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part
when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams.

k Switch

Set the switch to the side opposite

● if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the

● side before borderless printing. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.")➔P.119

Carriage

a Carriage

Cover

Protects the Carriage.

b Printhead Fixer Cover

Holds the Printhead in place.

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