Epson FX-980 Service Manual page 40

FX-980
3.2.10.3 Removing the Right Frame Assembly


Changed points:

Step 4 for removing the release sensor 1 is added. (See Figure
3-21 for its location.) In the FX-2170, the release sensor 1 is on
the left frame.

The Hexagon nut standard M7 (step 5) is used instead of the
FX-2170's standard M4.
1. Remove the rear / front edge guide assembly, front cover, paper
eject assembly, rear / front tractor unit, and the printer cover (see
Section 3.2.1).
2. Remove the panel board (see Section 3.2.2) and upper housing
assemblies (see Section 3.2.7).
3. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.10 in this manual),
CR motor assembly (see Section 3.2.9), PF motor (see Section
3.2.10.1), and PG sensor assembly (see Section 3.2.10.2).
4. Remove the release lever sensor 1 from the inner side of the right
sub frame.
5. Remove the hexagon nut (standard M7) securing the gap
adjustment lever. Then, remove the gap adjust lever from the right
frame assembly.
6. Remove 2 CBS screws (3 6, F/Zn) securing the platen cover.
7. Remove 3 CBS screws (3 6, F/Zn) securing the right frame
assembly at the positions illustrated.
8. Remove the right frame assembly.
Disassembly and Assembly Printer Disassembly and Assembly
Figure 3-21. Removing the Right Frame Assembly
Perform the platen gap adjustment and the Bi-
directional adjustment. (Refer to Chapter 4.)
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