Overview; Precautions For Disassembly And Assembly; Tools; Items To Check After Assembly - Epson AcuLaser C4000 Service Manual

EPSON AcuLaser C4000/C4100/C3000

4.1 Overview

This chapter describes procedures for disassembly and assembly of the EPL-
C8200. Note the procedures are applicable only when the printer has no
options installed. For information on removing/installing the options, please see
the EPL-C8200 Setup Guide.

4.1.1 Precautions for Disassembly and Assembly

Precautions for disassembly and assembly are as follows:
Before starting, be sure to turn the printer off and unplug
W A R N I N G
the power cable from the AC power socket.
As this printer weighs as much as 36.5 Kg , make sure
that it is always carried carefully by 4 people or more.
When working on the FUSER ASSY or nearby parts, be
sure to wait until the temperature of the parts cool down
to a safe level.
When printing, make sure that all the outer covers are
installed.
In case you need to print before assembling, note the
cautions below:
1. Be careful not to get your hands and clothes caught in
the rotating parts such as rollers and cooling fans.
2. Never touch any electrical terminal or high voltage
components such as HVPS and LVPS.
Use anti-static devices such as wrist straps in order to
avoid static electric discharges when touching internal
components, in order to protect the microprocessor and
order circuits.
When servicing, avoid handling any parts forcibly. Doing
C A U T I O N
so might damage the parts and cause printer malfunction.
Various types of screws are used to assemble the printer,
and wrong usage might crush tapped hole and cause
troubles. Therefore, be sure to mount the right screws to
the specified positions.
Disassembly and Assembly

4.1.2 Tools

The table below shows the tools used for servicing.
Must
Phillips screw driver (#2)
Phillips screw driver (#1)
Tweezers
Pliers
Guidance Video

4.1.3 Items to Check after Assembly

Performs the items described below when completing assembly after repairing
the printer or replace any parts.
Clean the housings and the interior of the engine. Refer to chapter 6.
After assembling or adjust the printer, print an engine status sheet to check
the counters for the consumables and other parts which need replacing. If
any of them is close to its life, replace it with a new one.
Check the program ROM version, and update it if necessary. Refer to
Section 4.2.3.
Print several status sheets and check print quality.
Send a few pages of data from the host computer and check for proper
functions of the printer.
Overview
Table 4-1. Tools
Recommended
Soldering iron
E-ring holder
Mini screw driver
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