Removing The Platen - Epson LQ-1070 Service Manual

3.2.5.5 Removing the PLATEN

Remove the PRINTER MECHANISM from the HOUSING ASSY., LOWER (see Section 3.2.4).
2.
Remove the two CBP(C) (M3 X 10) screws that hold the COVER, PLATEN, LOWER to the left and
FRAME, MAIN, RIGHT. Remove the COVER, PLATEN, LOWER.
3.
Remove the COMPRESSION SPRING, 200 that holds the platen shaft (see Section 3.2.5.2, step 2).
4.
Set the head LEVER, G, ADJUST to the most forward position.
5.
Remove the two clips that hold the LEVER, RELEASE to the platen shaft. Remove the LEVER, RELEASE
from the platen shaft.
6. Rotate the bushing by using the tweezers that holds the platen to the FRAME, MAIN, LEFT. Remove
this BUSHING, 8 with the GROUND SPRING.
7.
Rotate the BUSHING, 8 by using the tweezers that holds the platen to the FRAME, MAIN, RIGHT.
Remove the PLATEN by lifting it up toward the right.
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When inserting the LEVER, RELEASE onto the platen shaft, mesh the LEVER, RELEASE with the
mechanism correctly by positioning it at th~ mark on the auxiliary release shaft.
PLATEN
Figure 3-15. Removing the PLATEN
Point to Note for Assembly ~1
Figure 3-16. LEVER, RELEASE Insertion Positioning
EXTENSION SPRING, 43
Mark
3-13
LEVER, RELEASE
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