Overview; Precautions For Disassembling The Printer; Recommended Tools; Screw Specifications - Epson Stylus Photo 870 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo 870/1270

4.1 Overview

This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the EPSON
Stylus Photo 870/1270.
Unless otherwise noted, you can reassemble units by following the
disassembly procedure in reverse. Reassembly notes provide special
tips to help you reassemble the printer.

4.1.1 Precautions for Disassembling the Printer

!
Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or
W A R N I N G
assembling the printer.
!
Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from ink and
flying parts. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them with fresh
water and see a doctor immediately.
!
If ink comes in contact with your skin, wash it off with soap
and water. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.
!
When transporting the printer, leave ink cartridges
C A U T I O N
installed in the printer.
!
Apply lubricants only as specified. (See
page 88 for details.)
!
Make all required adjustments after disassembling the
printer.

4.1.2 Recommended Tools

Use the following commercially available tools to disassemble the
printer:
Table 4-1. Required Tools
Tool
Phillips Screwdriver No. 2
Phillips Screwdriver No. 1
Tweezers
Hexagonal box driver (5.5 mm)
"Lubrication" on
EPSON part number
B743800200
B743800400
B741000100
B741700100
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
If you need to replace Gear 76 or the paper feed encoder wheel, you'll
also need these special tools:
Table 4-2. Special Tools
Tool
Mounting jig Attaching the encoder
wheel to the mounting
plate
Encoder wheel Attaching the encoder
assembling tool wheel to gear 76

4.1.3 Screw Specifications

The table below lists the screws used in the EPSON Stylus Photo 870/
1270. The screw numbers in the manual refer to the numbers in the
table.
Table 4-3. Screw Characteristics
Screw number Illustration
1
2
3
4
5
C
6
Purpose EPSON part number
1051765
1051767
Name Size
×
+Bind, S-tite M3 6
×
+Bind, P-tite M3 6
(CBP tight)
×
+Bind, P-tite M3 8
(CBP tight)
×
+Bind, P-tite M2.5 5
(CBP tight)
×
+Pan head (C.P.) M3 6
×
+Pan head, B-tite M3 8
Sems W1
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