Inspect the printer cables

WHAT YOU NEED 

Tools:Allen Key Set

Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective Equipment

  1. Isolate the saw electrically.
  2. Make sure all visible cables around the printer are secure and not prone to being pinched.
  3. Make sure the printer encoder cable is secure and tied to the printer carriage so that it will not get caught in normal operation.
  4. Make sure the bend in the cable from the encoder gland is not too tight.
  5. Lift the printer cover.
  6. Remove the ribbon cable cover and the print module cover.

  7. Inspect all wiring, ribbon cables and connectors for any signs of damage, wear or chafing.

    Note: pay particular attention to the ribbon cables going to the side print heads.

  8. Replace as required.
  9. Make sure the ribbon cables are routed correctly and not over-tensioned.
  10. Refit the ribbon cable cover and the print module cover.
  11. Close the printer cover.
  12. Turn on the electrical isolation switch on the front of the saw.