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8. Remove the left tension roller lever spring. (See Figure 3-55.)
9. Remove 1 e-ring securing the paper bail shaft to the left frame, then remove the platen roller shaft
holder and paper bail lever. (See Figure 3-55.)
10. Disconnect 2 fan harnesses and remove 2 screws (CPS-P1) securing the carriage fan duct.
11. Remove the carriage fan duct and carriage fan. (See Section 3.2.6.1.)
12. Remove the right tension roller lever spring.
13. Remove 2 e-rings to release the tension release lever at the inner side of the left frame.
14. Remove 1 e-ring at the right end of the paper bail shaft. Then remove the paper bail lever, leaf spring
and shaft holder.
15. Slide the shaft left, releasing the right end of the shaft from the frame. Then lift the right end of the shaft
and remove it and the tension release lever. (See Figure 3-56.)
S h a f t H o l d e r
P a p e r B a i l S h a f t
P a p e r B a i l L e v e r
E - r i n g
T e n s i o n R o l l e r
L e v e r S p r i n g
Figure 3-55. Paper Bail Lever Removal
Paper Bail Assembly
Figure 3-56. Paper Bail Assembly Removal
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
E - r i n g s
E-ring (#6)
Shaft Holder
Leaf Spring
Paper Bail Lever
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