MacDermid ColorSpan 5440 Technical Training Manual - VI. Component Replacement

VI. Component Replacement

This section involves hands-on component removal and reinstallation. Only the main 

printer Field Replaceable Modules (FRMs) are covered.

Many elements are common between the Solvent and UV engines. The common ele-

ments are addressed first, followed by the unique solvent components, then by the 

unique UV components.

Key items for replacement include:

• Service Station Assembly

• Service Station Vacuum

• Electronics Box

• Ink Pump

• Vacuum assembly

• Media drive motor (with bracket)

• Grit Roll Shaft

• Media thickness sensor

• Pinch Roller Assembly

• Carriage Drive System

• UV Lamp

• Headboard

• Trolley Wheels (perform while headboard is removed)

• Printhead

• Camera Assembly

Calibration

In addition to component replacement, a number of calibrations are crucial to printer 

operation. These include:

• Rail height calibration

• Media thickness sensor calibration

• Image sensor height (focus) calibration

• Carriage tilt & saber angle

• Printhead Y-axis alignment

• Shutter calibration

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