Printer Mechanism Unit Disassembly; Carriage (Cr) Motor Assembly Removal - Epson Stylus Color 1520 Service Manual

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EPSON Stylus 1520

3.2.10 Printer Mechanism Unit Disassembly

This section describes how to disassemble and reassemble the parts in the M-4160 printer mechanism.

3.2.10.1 Carriage (CR) Motor Assembly Removal

1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (Refer to 3.2.6.)
2. Release the timing belt by removing the extension spring.
3. Disengage the timing belt from the pulley on the CR motor assembly.
4. Turn the CR motor assembly counter clock-wise (in the order shown with arrows) to disengage the joint
with the base frame assembly. Then remove the CR motor assembly by moving it toward the bottom
edge of the motor frame.
5. Disconnect the cable from the connector on the CR motor assembly.
Base Frame Asssembly
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When mounting the CR motor, make sure that the connector cable for the DE (disengage) sensor
doesn't cut in.
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The CR fan motor and CR motor assembly are 2 different parts. Attach the CR fan motor when
replacing the CR motor assembly. Use the specified adhesive to attach the fan to the motor shaft.
(Refer to Chapter 6.) Note the following when attaching the fan:
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Do not insert the fan more than 0.04 inches (1 mm) from the shaft end.
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Set the fan with the indented side facing outward.
(Refer to Chapter 6.)
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CR Motor
Drive Pulley
Timing Belt
Figure 3-12. CR Motor Assembly Removal
WORK POINT
Connector Cable for the CR Motor
A
B
C
Extension Spring