Problem with Carriage PCA
Last updated: February 22, 2026
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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 ...
Encoder seems to be wrong.
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Check the Carriage Assembly stopper, replace the Carriage Assembly, Replace the encoder Strip
Reference diagrams for common repair procedures related to this error:
Carriage Belt Replacement
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.
A transparent plastic strip with precisely printed markings that the printer uses to determine the exact position of the carriage as it moves across the platen.
A numeric or alphanumeric code displayed on the printer's front panel or in diagnostic logs that identifies a specific hardware or software malfunction.
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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