Ricoh D124-17 Service Manual page 454

4. Replacement and Adjustment
Horizontal Encoder Strip
1. Before you turn on the power switch, check the position of the horizontal encoder strip on the left.
• If the encoder strip is up on the bracket as shown at [A], pull it forward and down so that it is
in front of the bracket as shown at [B].
• If the machine is turned on with the strip positioned as shown at [A], the movement of the
carriage unit may scratch the surface of the encoder strip.
2. Do the Auto Adjust Print Head Position procedure.
3. Open the SP mode and do SP5884-003 Factory Setting – Head Gap Backup.
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