Chapter 2
2.3.2.3.2 Structure of Carriage Unit
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a) Printhead mounting unit
The printhead is secured to the carriage by the printhead fixer lever.
When the printhead is secured to the carriage, the signal contact of the carriage PCB touches the signal contact
point of the printhead, allowing print signals to be transmitted.
The ink passage from the ink tank is connected to the printhead through the ink tube and joint.
Printhead fixer cover
Printhead fixer lever
Joint for ink supply
Terminal
Carriage motor
Carriage
Ink tube
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