Paper Feed Roller Unit Removal - Epson Stylus 1500 Service Manual

Paper Feed Roller Unit Removal

1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See page 3-9.)
2. Remove the carriage unit. (See page 3-22.)
3. Remove the paper eject frame unit. (See page 3-24.)
4. Remove the base frame. (See page 3-26.)
5. Remove the paper eject drive unit. (See page 3-27.)
6. Disengage the connection between the trigger lever and trigger transmission ratchet on the
middle frame unit.
7. Remove the trigger lever from the paper feed roller unit.
8. Remove the ground roller spring in the paper feed roller unit, where it contacts the left frame.
9. Remove the E-rings on the left bushing of the paper feed roller unit.
10. Turn the left and right bushings to disengage the connection between the bushings and frame.
11. Move the paper feed roller unit to the left, and disengage the connection between the spur
gear (24 mm) and the ASF transmission ratchet, and then remove the paper feed roller unit by
pulling it upward.
To preserve paper-feed accuracy, do not damage the gear surface, and do not touch it with
your bare hands.
Bus hing
Grounding Roller Spring
Spur Gear (40 mm)
Figure 3-28. Removing the Paper Feed Roller Unit
EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual
CAUTION
Spur Gear (24 mm)
Peper Feed Roller Unit
E-ring
Disassembly and Assembly
Trigger Lever
Spur Gear (33.6 mm)
A S F
Transmission
Ratchet
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