Paper Guide Plate Removal - Epson LQ-2550 Technical Manual

4.2.5.18 Paper Guide Plate Removal

Because the paper guide plate is a thin metallic part, handle it carefully.
Remove the printer mechanism. (Refer to Section 4.2.5.1.)
Step 1:
Place the printhead at the left (or right) end.
Step 2:
Step 3: Remove the three paper guide plate springs from the back of the base frame.
Step 4: Draw the paper guide plate horizontally toward you, then tilt and remove it so as not to
damage the ribbon mask. (The paper guide plate cannot be removed upward.)
Figure 4-57. Paper Guide Plate Spring Removal (Back of Base Frame)
ASSEMBLY POINTS:
When mounting the paper guide plate, verify the orientation of its top as shown in Figure 4-59.
You can easily mount the paper guide plate spring by using a round nose pliers. (Refer to Figure 4-57.)
DANGER
Figure 4-58. Paper Guide Plate Removal
Paper Guide Plate
Figure 4-59. Paper Guide Plate Orientation
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Paper Guide Plate Spring
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