Printhead Removal - Epson LQ 1050 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer Technical Manual

Remove the printer mechanism from the lower case.
Step 6:
4.2.5.2
Remove the printer cover.
Step 1:
Step 2: Remove the ribbon cartridge.
Move the head lock levers to the outside.
Step 3:
Shift the printhead slightly toward the platen side ( 1 ) pull it upward, (2) slide it to the right, and
Step 4:
(3) remove from the carriage.
Base Frame
Figure 4-16. Ground Plates Removal
Figure 4-17. Printhead Removal
Ground Plate
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