Removing The Printhead - Epson FX-2170 Service Manual

3.2.3. Removing the Printhead

1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge (see Section 3.2.1).
2. Remove 2 CBS screws (3 10, F/Zn) securing the printhead to the CR assembly.
3. Remove the printhead from the CR assembly.
4. Disconnect 2 wide FFCs from the printhead and then disconnect the narrow FFC from the
connector on the CR cover.
The FFC must be connected properly, as shown in the following figure.
The tightening torque for the 2 CBS screws (3
Adjust the platen gap. Refer to Chapter 4.
10, F/Zn) = 0.59 ~ 0.78 Nm ( 6 ~8 Kg f. cm )