Removing The Platen - Epson LQ-300 Service Manual

Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.4.3 Removing the Platen

1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.4).
2. Remove the platen gmundingspring that secures the platen shaft.
3. Remove the 25 mm gear from the right frame.
4. Disengage the teeth of the 211 mm bushings and rotate them.
5. Rotate the platen and &move it.
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Busing
Platen
Figure 3-11. Removing the Platen
Right 'Frame
Spring