Carriage - Canon iPF8300S User Manual

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b. Paper Alignment Line
Align paper with this line when loading it.
c. Carriage
Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.")
d. Carriage Shaft
The Carriage slides along this shaft.
e. Paper Retainer
Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed.
f. Platen
The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.
g. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves
For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing.
h. Cleaning Brush
When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen.
Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen.
i. Fixed Blade
The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper.
j. Linear Scale
The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning
inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams.
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k. Switch
Set the switch to the side opposite ● if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the ● side before
borderless printing. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.")

Carriage

900
a. Carriage Cover
Protects the Carriage.
b. Printhead Fixer Cover
Holds the Printhead in place.
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