Carriage Motor Direction test Other potential parts associated: None
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HP DesignJet T2600 ps | system error: 0065-0006-0060 | dirty encoder strip, rough rail
Carriage Motor Direction test Other potential parts associated: None
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Remote troubleshooting (call agent) Switch the power off and disconnect the power cord. Reconnect the power cord and power on the printer. Enter the support menu (see Entering the service menus on page XX) and run the Test Carriage. After running the diagnostic, if the result is FAIL please follow the instructions of the diagnostic. The call agent should arrange a service engineer visit to change the Carriage Station. Onsite troubleshooting and solution (service engineer) Remove covers and check that the cables from the Carriage Motor located in the MPCA Board are correctly connected and not damaged. IMPORTANT: If any cable is disconnected then reconnect it, and power on the printer again to check whether the system error has disappeared. If any cable is damaged then replace the Carriage Motor Station assy. Carriage Motor Station assembly Make sure that the Carriage path is clear. Remove any visible obstacles (screws, plastic parts, etc.) restricting the movement of the Carriage Motor. Run the Carriage test to verify the Carriage motor and replace it if needed. System error:
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.
The motor that drives the carriage assembly horizontally across the platen. It's responsible for the precise left-right movement of the printheads during printing.
The motor responsible for feeding media through the printer in precise increments between each pass of the printhead carriage.
Original replacement components manufactured by or for HP, designed specifically for DesignJet printers and guaranteed to meet HP's quality standards.
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