The flexible cable connectors[2] are provided with a locking mechanism. When disconnecting or reconnecting the flexible cable, be sure to release the lock. Oth-

erwise, the flexible cable can damage, resulting in malfunction.

8) Release the hook[2], and then remove the flexible cable retainer[1].

9) Turn the gear [1] so that the sensor flag of the lift gear [2] leaves the interrupt position of the lift cam sensor [3], then remove the ring [4], the lift gear [2] and

the lift cam [5]. Disconnect the connector [6], remove the two screws [7], and then remove the lift cam sensor [3]. Remove the two torsion springs [8], pull out

the carriage rail [9] from the right side of the printer, and then remove the carriage.

b) Points to Note on disassembly and Reassembly of Carriage Unit

1) Align the mark on the gear[3] with the mark on the bushing[4]. Align the mark on the lift gear[1] with the mark on the gear[2] to remove the ring[5].

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