Epson DFX-8500 Service Manual page 129

Step 4: Remove the left tension roller lever spring.
Step 5: Remove the E-ring (6) securing the paper bail shaft to the left frame and remove the platen roller
shaft holder and paper bail lever.
Step 6: Disconnect 2 fan harnesses and remove 2 screws (CPS-P1) securing the CR fan duct. Then
remove the CR fan duct along with the CR fan. (Refer to Section 3.2.6.1.)
Step 7: Remove the right tension roller lever spring.
Step 8: Remove 2 E-rings to release the release tension lever at the inner side of the left frame.
Step 9: Remove the E-ring (6) at the right end of the paper bail shaft. Then remove the paper bail lever,
leaf spring and shaft holder.
Step 10: Slide the shaft left to release the right end of the shaft from the right frame. Then lift up the shaft
by the right end and remove it along with the release tension lever.
Rev. B
Figure 3-55. Paper Bail Assembly Removal 1/2
Figure 3-56. Paper Bail Assembly Removal 2/2
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