Ricoh BRG-P1 Field Service Manual page 74

4. Replacement and Adjustment
2. Insert the driver [B] in [A] between the guide rail and carriage, and then lift the carriage unit. This is
necessary for engaging the horizontal encoder strip into the sensor's recess without making contact.
3. On the right, pull the right end of the encoder strip [A] and disconnect it.
• The encoder strip has a small metal bracket [B] attached to the end of the encoder strip. Be
sure to remove this with the strip so it does not fall down into the machine.
4. On the left, disconnect the left end of the strip [A].
• If the sensor for reading the horizontal encoder strip is stained, clean the sensor when you
replace the strip.
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