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NovaJet 500/630/700 Series Service Manual
Head Height Alignment Procedure
Perform this procedure only when the encoder strip stabilizer has been
removed from the Y-Arm or whenever the alignment is in question.
The head height alignment procedure is to ensure that the correct
amount of distance exists between the cartridge jet plate and the Platen.
See Figure 3-14.
HEAD HEIGHT
CARTRIDGE
JET PLATE
PLATEN
Figure 3-14. Carriage Head Height Tolerance.
1. Remove the lid and the right cover of the printer. See Chapter 5
for procedures.
2. Obtain the 3 tools (Micrometer Dial Gauge, Test Cartridge, and
Measuring Tip Extender) from the Height Gauge Kit. Assemble
the tools as shown in Figure 3-15.
SPIN HEAD ON
MICROMETER GAUGE
TO FACE BACKWARDS
TIGHTEN SET
SCREWS
ENSURE TIP EXTENDS
BELOW CARTRIDGE
1/4" (6mm)
MICROMETER
DIAL GAUGE
TEST CARTRIDGE
MEASURING
TIP EXTENDER
Figure 3-15. Setting Up Tools from Height Gauge Kit.