Printer parts
Top Cover (Inside)
a. Top Cover Roller
Prevents paper from rising when ejected.
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. (→P.17)
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. The Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.
g. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves
These grooves catch ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing.
h. Cleaning Brush
When cleaning inside of the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen.
i. Fixed Blade
The Cutter Unit passes through this blade 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.
16 Printer Parts