Adjustment; Nip Pressure Adjustment Of The Main Fuser Assembly - Epson ColorPage EPL-C8000 Service Manual

EPSON EPL-C8000

3.3 Adjustment

This section describes how to perform NIP pressure adjustment and
Deve. Spacer Selection that are necessary to maintain the proper fuser
level for stable paper feeding.
3.3.1 NIP Pressure Adjustment of the MAIN FUSER
ASSEMBLY
As the fuser can be very hot, be sure to perform the
adjustment carefully to avoid getting burnt.
1. Draw out the FUSER ASSEMBLY well enough for servicing.
2. Remove the OIL ROLL ASSEMBLY. (See Section 3.2.12.1.)
3. Remove the MAIN FUSER ASSEMBLY. (See Section 3.2.12.1.)
4. Turn the screws (A) securing the NIP SPRINGs by the right and left
ends of the MAIN FUSER ASSEMBLY to set the NIP SPRINGs
under the following condition (reference position):
The distance (B) between the head bottom of the screw and the
top surface of the metal above the NIP SPRING is 13.1mm.
Figure 3-148. MAIN FUSER ASSEMBLY Adjustment (1/3)
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly/Adjustment
5. Install the MAIN FUSER ASSEMBLY and the OIL ROLL
ASSEMBLY, and close the FUSER ASSEMBLY.
6. Print a solid black belt (approximately 80mm 289mm) in a A-4
paper (orientation: SEF). (Use the /TOOL/FUSER/FUSE_TST.TRN
file in the SELF TRAINING KIT CD-ROM.)
7. Take out the FUSER ASSEMBLY.
NOTE:Perform the following steps promptly.
8. Turning the green knob in the front, insert the printout with the black
belt on it between the HEAT ROLL and the PRESSURE ROLL.
Make sure the paper is set in SEF orientation with the printed side
facing to the HEAT ROLL (upward).
9. Remove the paper 10 seconds after insertion.
Figure 3-149. MAIN FUSER ASSEMBLY Adjustment (2/3)
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