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Before printing
Printer interior
Cutter groove
The cutter blade is inserted into this groove when cutting the
media so that it is cut straight.
Carriage
Houses the print heads inside, and
prints image while moving over the
media.
Media edge guards
Prevent print heads from
being damaged by deformed
the media edges.
Platen
Transports the media.
The platen includes the suction fans and the
printheater to dry the ink.
Wiping unit
Removes foreign substances on
the print head’s nozzle surface.
Capping unit
Prevents the print head’s nozzles
from drying.
Grit roller
The grit roller advances or
rewinds the media.
Pressure roller
When lowering the pressure
roller up/down lever, it
pinches the media.
Ink bottle
Used to supply ink.
Sensors for automatic print
adjustment
Optical sensors used for automatic
print adjustment.
Ionizer
Removes static electricity
from the media and
reduces print defects
caused by ink mist.