Epson TM-L90 series Service Manual page 46

Confidential
Install using the following steps:
1. Attach the insulating tape on the new thermal print head assembly, as shown below; then
lubricate with G-45 along the surfaces on both ends of the head assembly.
Insulating tape
2. Insert the head FFC into the connector of the thermal print head assembly.
3. Pass the head FFC through as indicated with the arrow in the drawing on the previous page,
and place the thermal print head assembly in the installation position.
4. Insert the two head holder springs onto the two dowels on the spring holder plate by
rotating them.
Spring holder plate
5. Insert the two head holder springs into the groove in the thermal print head assembly.
6. While holding the two head holder springs so they do not fly out, install the spring holder
plate.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the two head holder springs while installing the spring holder plate.
Otherwise, the head holder springs may suddenly fly out, creating the danger of
eye injury.
7. Adjust the two head holder springs so they are perpendicular with the thermal print head
assembly.
Note:
Please take care the following explanation to exchange the thermal print head with new type.
If the printer has the old thermal print head, the plastic sheet that the head is installed on need to be cut.
(Refer to "Importaint Note About Installing Thermal Print Head" on page 3-52.)
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Head holder springs
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TM-L90 Service Manual
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