Carriage Error: Encoder Strip Malfunction

This error indicates a problem with the encoder strip, a clear plastic strip that tells the carriage its position. If dirty or damaged, the printer cannot track carriage movement accurately.

• 1Encoder strip is dirty with ink, dust, or debris, obstructing the optical sensor's ability to read the lines.
• 2Encoder strip is physically damaged (creased, scratched, torn, or detached from its mounting points), leading to inaccurate position feedback.
• 3The carriage assembly's encoder sensor (optical sensor) itself is faulty or misaligned, failing to correctly read the encoder strip.
• 4Contamination or damage to the carriage motor's encoder disk or sensor, which can indirectly affect carriage positioning feedback.
• 5Excessive friction or obstruction in the carriage path preventing smooth movement, causing the carriage to stall and trigger a position error.

• Printer displays error code '23:10' on the front panel.
• Carriage movement is erratic, jerky, or completely stalled.
• Print quality issues such as vertical banding, misaligned lines, or distorted images.
• Printer makes unusual grinding or squealing noises during carriage movement.
• The carriage assembly repeatedly attempts to move but fails to reach its home or service station position.