Printer Mechanical System - Canon W6200 Service Manual

W6200
Part 4: Technical Reference

3. PRINTER MECHANICAL SYSTEM

The printer mechanical system can be roughly divided into two major components: the
ink passage and paper path.
The ink passage consists of ink tank unit and a carriage unit where printhead are
installed, purge unit, and maintenance cartridge and performs the supply, circulation,
and suction/removal of ink.
The paper path is comprised of the paper feeder and performs two types of paper feeding,
transport, and discharge of media.
This section presents an overview of the components of the mechanical system.
Purge unit
Carriage unit
Paper feed
Maintenance cartridge
Ink tank unit
Figure 4-7 Printer Mechanical System
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