3.2.2 Purge section componentsa) Purge driving motorThe purge motor drives the wiper, carriage lock, and pump. It is a constant-voltagemotor operating with a 1-2 phase drive.b) WiperThe wiper consists of a wiper and wiper cleaner.The wiping operation is executed while the carriage is fixed at the purge section. Itwipes the print head's nozzle array in a vertical motion.c) CapThe rubber cap protects the print head (capping operation) and sucks out (pumpingoperation) the ink in the cap.When the carriage moves to the capping position, the cap is pressed against theprint head's face plate. There is a different cap for the black and color print heads.An ink tube connects the rubber cap to the pump and air valve.3-15S6300Part 3: Technical Reference ProductSpecificationsCleaner WiperCapPurge MotorFigure 3-9 Purge Section Components