XP-15000 Printhead Cable Folding: A Comprehensive Guide

If you're delving into the technical intricacies of XP-15000 printhead cable folding, you're in the right place. With the right set of tools and some patience, you'll be a pro in no time. Additionally, to see how it's done visually, check out our video below.

The Essentials for the Job

For a successful folding process, gather these items:

• Cables for XP15000
• A ruler marked in millimeters
• Double-sided tape
• A Sharpie

Understanding the Workflow Sheet

While not mandatory, BCH Technologies offers a workflow sheet for the XP-15000 cable folding. This handy resource can be found at bchtechnologies.com. The sheet displays the FFC cable boundary in blue and has two folding lines:

1. The black line indicates where you'll fold the cable towards you.
2. The red line is where you'll fold the cable away from you.

The sheet further provides measurements between various points to guide your folding process.

Step 1. Fold the Head of the Short Cable

Begin by folding the head of the shorter FFC cable. Start with an inward fold at 15 millimeters. Follow this with another inward fold between 14 and 15 millimeters. Lastly, create an outward fold. With this, you'll create a structure resembling a house with the blue side of the cable at the bottom facing you.

Step 2. Glue the Short Cable

To hold the folds in place, use double-sided tape. Place a piece in the middle of section A and at the beginning of section D. Ensure both taped sections adhere firmly to maintain the cable's shape.

Step 3. Fold the Short Cable

Now, begin folding along the lines as indicated in the respective sections. If you mistakenly fold in the wrong direction, don't fret. A simple adjustment during installation will suffice.

Step 4. Mark the Head of the Long Cable

Switching to the longer cable, ensure the silver side faces you. At 10 millimeters, make a vertical outward fold, followed by a 24-millimeter outward fold from the cable's start. Lastly, make two 45-degree folds.

Step 5. Glue Long Cable to Short Cable and Fold

Before proceeding with the rest of the long cable, position the short cable in front so both blue sides face you. Upon alignment, you should have four smaller cables combined. Begin gluing the longer cable to the short one. Ensure each section is firmly glued to maintain the structure of the combined cables.

Step 6. Glue the Two Small Cables of the Long Cable Together

Finally, to ensure the stability of your XP-15000 printhead FFC cables, glue the two smaller sections of the long cable together. As before, use the double-sided tape strategically in sections A, D, and F.

With these steps, you'll have perfectly folded and stable XP15000 printhead FFC cables, ready for installation or use. Feel free to revisit the instructions or the video as often as necessary. And for further assistance or related products, don't hesitate to visit BCH Technologies.

Note: As always, precision and patience are key to mastering this process. The more you practice, the more intuitive it becomes.