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BJC-2000
3.4 Carriage
3.4.1 Carriage functions
1) Print head installation
BJ cartridges are attached mechanically and connected with electronic circuitry to
the carriage.
2) Carriage driving
Driven by the carriage motor and carriage belt, the carriage moves across the paper
horizontally.
3) Paper thickness adjustment
The paper thickness lever on top of the carriage, adjusts the gap between the paper
and print head.
4) Paper feed motor driver
When the carriage moves to the cleaning position at the right end of the platen the
slide arm is unlocked. The paper feed motor's drive power, normally used for paper
feeding during printing, can be diverted to drive the purge unit and sheet feeder.
BJ Cartridge Installation
Carriage Ribbon Cable
Carriage
Cartridge Holder
Contact Point
Locking Lever
BJ Cartridge
Paper Feed Motor Power Transmission Section
Paper-Thickness Section
Carriage Guide Frame
Adjustment Lever
Thickness Cam
Figure 4-15 Carriage
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Part 4: Technical Reference
Carriage Drive Section
Home Position Sensor
Carriage Belt
Carriage Shaft
Home Position Edge
Carriage Motor
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