Adj 1.1 Wiper Blade Alignment - Xerox ColorQube 8570 Service Manual

ADJ 1.1 Wiper Blade Alignment

Purpose
To set the Printhead Wiper Blade alignment or place the Wiper Blade at the bottom of its travel
position.
Adjustment
NOTE: For additional information, refer to
ColorQube 8570/8870 Training materials).
To ensure Wiper Blade alignment, and ensure the Wiper is in the home position, remove the
Wiper Drive Gear, lower the Blade, and then re-install the Gear.
1. Remove the Control Panel Cover (REP
2. Remove the Left Side Cover (REP
3. Remove the Right Side Cover (REP
4. Remove the Exit Cover (REP 1.7).
5. Remove the Ink Loader (REP 1.8).
6. Remove the Funnel Cap (REP 2.1).
7. Remove the Jetstack Cap (REP 2.2).
8. Remove the KL-Clip that secures the left side Wiper Blade Drive Gear.
Figure 1 Removing the KL-Clip
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Wiper Blade Alignment video (also available in the
1.5).
1.10).
1.11).
9. Rotate the left and right Wiper Belt Gears to lower the Wiper Blade to the bottom of its
travel. As you lower the Wiper Blade, keep the blade parallel to the Drum.
Figure 2 Lowering the Printhead Wiper Blade
10. Install the KL-Clip.
NOTE: If the printer is experiencing 91,710~91,716 Wiper Movement faults, readjust the
Wiper alignment so that the left-end is slightly lower (one drive gear tooth) than the right-
end.
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Repairs and Adjustments
ADJ 1.1