Removal Of Printer Mechanism - Epson L-1000 Technical Manual

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3. Disconnect the cable from connector CN9 on the PBMA board.
Unlock the two notches of the paper guide by pushing them toward the front from the back of the printer
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mechanism, and remove the paper guide.
If any problems occur (such as nonuniform print density) after removing and installing the platen unit or
replacing the platen unit with a new one, perform the Platen Gap Adjustment (see Section 4.3.1).

4.2.4.2 Removal of Printer Mechanism

1. Remove the platen unit and the paper guide (refer to Section 4.2.4.1).
2. Disconnect the cables from connectors CN5, CN6, CN7, and CN8 on the PBMA board (refer to Figure 4-5).
3. Loosen the six tabs for the lower case, which secure the printer mechanism to the lower case, by pushing
them with a screwdriver. The printer mechanism can be removed easily using the following procedure:
When loosening the tabs, push them gently so as not to damage the lower case or printer mechanism.
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Figure 4-10. Printer Mechanism Rear View
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
WARNING
DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY, AND ADJUSTMENT
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