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2 . 5 . 2 C a r r i a g e M e c h a n i s m
The carriage mechanism includes the printhead, the carriage, the timing belt, the carriage motor, and
the platen. Fig. 2-37 shows the carriage mechanism.
The timing belt is connected into the bottom of the carriage. This belt is driven by the carriage motor
and moved via the belt driven pulley.
moved right and left along the carriage guide shaft and plate.
The printhead is mounted on the carriage, and the entire unit is
Left
Fig. 2-37. Carriage Mechanism
2-38
: Driving Pulley