Removing The Platen Gear; Removing The Case Open Sensor Assembly - Epson TM-FX2180 Service Manual

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

4.2.9 Removing the Platen Gear

Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. (See
1.
section 4.2.1.)
Remove the print head, ribbon mask, and upper housing assembly.
2.
(See sections 4.2.3, 4.2.6, and 4.2.7.)
Remove the platen assembly. (See section 4.2.8.)
3.
Remove the retaining ring (C clip) by pushing both sides of it using
4.
needle-nose pliers.
Figure 4-16. Removing the Retaining Ring
Remove the spring pin (2 x 12) using a pin drive. Then remove the
5.
platen gear (36 mm spur gear).
retaining ring
(#638)
right
bushing
leaf spring plain
washer
Figure 4-17. Removing the Platen Gear

4.2.10 Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly

Remove the printer cover, rear edge guide assembly, paper eject
1.
assembly, and rear tractor unit. (See section 4.2.1.)
Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
2.
Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)
3.
Turn the upper housing assembly over and remove the case open
4.
sensor assembly by loosening the CBB screw (3
sensor holder to the upper housing assembly.
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
platen gear (36
mm spur gear)
spring pin
(2 × 12)
8) securing the
4-12