Removal and Installation 8. Remove the 5.5 mm nut from the right hand side of the Printer. 9. Remove the Encoder Strip from the Printer. 2 Pull strip out 1 Lift off pins Installation of Encoder Strip WARNING When Installing the Encoder Strip, make sure it is placed in the Encoder Sensor on the rear of the Carriage Assembly as shown below. Encoder Sensor Insert Encoder Strip 8-35 HP DesignJet 5000 and 5500 Series Printers Service Manual