Removing The Cleaning Assembly (Pump And Cap) - Epson STYLUS Scan 2500 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Scan 2500
4.5.2 Removing the cleaning assembly (Pump and
Cap)
1. Remove the housing as described in "Removing the Housing" on
page 82.
2. Remove the waste ink tank as described in "Removing the waste ink
pads" on pag e92.
3. Loosen two screws located on the edge of the paper eject frame assembly
and float release the joints for the paper eject assembly and the side
frames, as shown on the next page.
4. Raise the printer mechanism toward ASF side so that you can see the
bottom of the printer mechanism.
5. On the right side of frame, remove the hook holding the cap assembly
and release two protrusions attached to the frame, lifting up the right side
of cap assembly, then take it out towards the bottom of the printer
mechanism. Note that the cap assembly is still connected to the pump
assembly by the ink tube at this point. (Refer to Figure 4-2 on the next
page.)
6. Remove two screws (CBP 3x8) securing the pump assembly to the frame.
(Refer to Figure 4-2 on the next page.)
Disassembly & Assembly
7. Release a hook securing the pump assembly to the frame and remove the
pump assembly, moving it toward the right. (Refer to Figure 4-2 on the
next page.
Removal of the Printer Consumables
Do not damage the rubber part (black square) of the
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cap installed in the cap assembly. (If it gets
damaged, it will not be able to adhere closely to the
surface of the print head, and may cause a
malfunction in operation.
When replacing the cleaner head built in the pump
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assembly, be careful of the following points.
- Do not touch the cleaner head with your bare
hands. Use gloves or tweezers.
- Do not let oil or grease touch the head cleaner.
- When installing the cleaner head, set the rubber
side (black side) toward the right side of the frame.
When installing the pump assembly, do not tighten
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the screw more than necessary torque.
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