Damper Assy - Epson Stylus Pro 7600 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600

4.3.2 Damper ASSY

Execute ink discharge ("Ink Blowing") before removing the
C H E C K
Damper ASSY.
P O I N T
Refer to "5.2.3.20 Clean Head
If you press on the transparent film on the damper's right side
C A U T I O N
surface with your fingers, the ink with which the inside is filled
will be expelled, so do not press on this part.
The transparent film on the damper's side is delicate, so be
careful not to damage it while working.
1. Execute ink discharge operation to discharge the ink from all the ink passages.
2. While pushing the cutter area gently, shift the carriage to the left about 2 cm to unlock
the carriage and then move the carriage to the printer center.
3. Loosen the one screw (CP(W): M3×6) securing the front end of the damper holder and
separate the Damper Unit from the print head.
4. Disengage the three hooks of the Damper Holder and remove the Damper Holder.
(See Figure 4-28)
5. Pull out the relevant Damper ASSY from the Damper Holder, loosen the coupling
screw and separate the Damper ASSY from the ink tube.
NOTE: Take care not to lose the O-ring inside the coupling screw.
There is a hook 2 cm high at the center of the head. Install the
Damper Unit with care not to hit it against the hook.
When installing the Damper Unit, before tightening the screw,
press the lower area of the Damper with your fingers so that it
comes in close contact with the print head.
Secure the coupling screw and the ink tube by tightening at the
specified torque. (2 ~ 2.5 kg/f)
Disassembly & Assembly
(p.256)".
(See Figure 4-24)
(See Figure 4-25)
(See Figure 4-29)
Disassembly and Assembly of Carriage (CR) Mechanism
Hooks (3 positions)
Figure 4-28. Damper Holder Removal
Coupling screw
Damper ASSY
Figure 4-29. Damper ASSY Removal
Revision A
Damper Holder
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