Ink System Error: Trailing Cable Malfunction
This error indicates a problem with the trailing cable that connects the carriage assembly to the main PCA. This cable transmits data and power to the printheads.
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The component that deposits ink onto the media. DesignJet printers use thermal inkjet printheads that fire tiny droplets of ink through microscopic nozzles.
The mechanism that moves the printheads back and forth across the media during printing. It rides on a guide rail and is driven by the scan-axis motor via a belt.
A flexible flat cable that connects the carriage assembly to the main PCA, transmitting data and power signals to the printheads as the carriage moves.
The complete system that stores, transports, and delivers ink from the cartridges to the printheads, including tubes, valves, and pressure regulators.
The built-in blade mechanism that automatically cuts media after each print job or at specified intervals.
A calibration process that ensures all printheads are precisely aligned relative to each other for accurate color registration and sharp output.