Printer not able to detect Carriage PCA presence
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System error code: 86:01 on HP T790 T1300 T2300 Designjet Printer
System error code: 86:01 on HP T790 T1300 T2300 Designjet Printer See this video: https://youtu.be/Lhb-g4gKpKE Carriage ...
Printer not able to detect Carriage PCA presence
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Check the Trailing cable from the Engine PCA to the Carriage PCA. Run the 08601 Checks Electronics service diagnostic. Replace the Carriage PCA. Replace the Engine PCA.
Reference diagrams for common repair procedures related to this error:
Carriage Belt Replacement
Formatter Board Location & Connections
Note: These diagrams are for reference only. Always consult official HP service documentation and follow proper ESD precautions.
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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.
The main logic board inside an HP DesignJet printer that controls all operations, including processing print jobs, managing ink delivery, and communicating with connected devices.
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