Canon TS705 alignment problems

[Ninko]

Does the timing strip need cleaning on both sides or just the side facing out?

Thanks

 

[PeterBJ]

I would clean both sides. In use the inside of an inkjet printer is like a paint spray booth en miniature. Ink dust is everywhere and will likeky stain both sides of the timing strip. The shield is probably an attempt to solve or reduce this problem.

 

[Ninko]

Oh right, didn't know that, thanks.
I'll let you know of the outcome should I feel brave enough lol.

 

[The Hat]

I'll let you know of the outcome should I feel brave enough lol.

It’s a simple task to do, use a flashlight to brighten the area, all it needs is plenty of patience, remember there’s no hurry..

 

[Ninko]

Thanks @The Hat
But nothing is simple when it comes to me lol.

 

[The Hat]

But nothing is simple when it comes to me lol.

Nothing seldom is, but patience goes a long way to making these tasks that much simpler..
If you try to do things too quickly, it will take you longer in the end.

 

[Ninko]

Hi,
I tried to access the timing strip but I just can't find this release tab!
I've taken a close up video just in case it helps you to give me any further advice?

Thanks

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12lTzM0N9UaLghUcpOtSiI5Vhnwx9TFoT/view?usp=drivesdk

 

[PeterBJ]

I think this tab is seen in the start and at 0:23 in your video. Lift the right side of this tab with a small flat blade screwdriver to unlock the shield and slide the shield to the left. I hope this helps. I have marked a screenshot from your video, click to enlarge:

 

[Ninko]

I fear I might have to just live with this problem.
I tried lifting the tab and although it does lift, there didn't seem to be any resistance at all, like it wasn't holding anything.
I did try to slide the guard over to the left, even to the right, but there was no give in it at all.
So either that's not the right tab or there's some other way to remove it.
I'm not holding my breath on this one, but any other ideas?
Thanks

 

[The Hat]

I fear I might have to just live with this problem.

If the protective shield is not doing the job its suppose to, then just remove it, the encoder strip can then be cleaned much easier and the printer will work just as well without it..