Cap Mechanism - Epson STYLUS 4001968 Service Manual

STYLUS 800 Service Manual Operating Principles

Cap Mechanism

2.2.6
The prevents the printhead nozzles from drying or bubbles from forming inside the
cap mechanism
in use. The printhead capping operation is performed automatically
nozzle while the printer is not
so that a cap closely contacts the printhead surface when the carriage unit is moved to the ink
system home position.
Carriage
(Printhead)
I I*
I .
Slider Valve
Figure 2-10. Cap Mechanism
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