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Reinstall Encoder Strip
Reinstalling the Encoder Strip.

1- Move the cartridge carriage to the left, over the service station.

2- Ensure that the encoder strip is oriented with the transparent area up, and with two holes on the left side and one hole on the right side.

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WARNING:

In the following steps, take care neither to cut yourself on the encoder strip, nor to damage the strip.

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3- Feed the encoder strip though the cartridge carriage from right to left.

4- Temporarily, rest the loose strip safely on the drive roller.

5- Slip the left end of the strip over the plastic pin on the left bracket, and press it right to the base of the pin.

6- Loosely fit, but do not tighten , the washer and screw to retain the encoder strip.

7- Press the encoder spring to the left , and slip the right end of the strip over the pin. Press the strip right to the base of the pin and slowly release the spring.

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CAUTION

In the following two steps, avoid distorting the encoder strip while you tighten it.

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8- Replace the washer and nut on the right side, and slightly tighten the nut.

9- Slightly tighten the scew on the left side.

10- Slide the carriage back and forth the length of its travel to ensure free movement. The encoder strip should not bind or rub on the carriage.