Roland BN-20 clicking sound while printing

[G8TORGRAPHICS]

I have had this Roland for almost three years now. a while back ONLY while printing, it makes this clicking sound sounds like nails on a chalkboard? It prints and cuts fine and only makes the sounds while the carriage is printing. I have observed it up close and its not striking the media clamps or it would have severe head damage. Is it possible the carriage needs lubed? I'm scared if I keep printing I might damage it? P.S. its not the head purging. I know that's normal plus it it would have to be over the capping station and wiper.

 

[dweavers]

typical sound of a dry belt, a little light oil will fix this

 

[netsol]

What sort of belts get oiled?

 

[netsol]

I am Unfamiliar with this problem..
perhaps some sort of belt dressing?

 

[vondegroot]

Take off the covers and check over everything. while still and then when printing.
Dirty belt / gear, dry rail? Debris?

Could even be the scan motor...

 

[unmateria]

The click in the right part of the machine?