DG-42992 - CR_FFC Assembly

CR_FFC cable assembly – DG-42992

The CR_FFC Assy (DG-42992) is the flat flexible cable for the print carriage of Mutoh Valuejet 1624 and 1624W. It links the moving carriage (printheads, encoder) to the main board, carrying the control signals and print data to the heads travelling on the X-axis. Genuine Mutoh part, a complete assembly compatible with the original carriage connector without modification.

Technical specifications

• OEM reference: DG-42992
• Manufacturer: Mutoh
• Part type: Carriage FFC cable assembly (CR_FFC Assy)
• Length: 3300 mm
• Width: 32 mm
• Pins: 31
• Area: Print carriage (X-axis)
• Shipping: Shipped ready to install

Compatibility & use

• Mutoh Valuejet 16xx

Function

• Transmits the electrical signals between the moving carriage and the main board
• Carries the print data to the heads moving on the X-axis
• Transmits the linear-encoder signals for precise carriage positioning
• Withstands the repeated flex cycles of continuous carriage movement
• Keeps electrical continuity of the carriage-mounted components

Signs of wear

• Carriage communication errors or spurious electronic alarms
• Intermittent print defects: banding, missing lines or artefacts
• Encoder signal loss — carriage position drift or loss
• Printheads not recognised or not fed with data
• Micro-cuts causing stops mid-job

Replacing this part restores the machine to proper working order.

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