Epson SQ-1170 Service Manual page 119

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[Step2] Insert the thickness gauge (exclusively made by EPSON) between the platen and the
head. When rotating the SHAFT, CR, MAIN, you can make use of the notch at the right side
of the shaft.
1.00 mm &O.05 mm
Carriage
o
Platen
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SHAFT, CR, MAIN
Figure 4-4. Platen Gap Adjustment
[Step 3] Set the adjust lever to the normal paper printing position and tighten the FLANGE NUT(M4).
[Step 4] Pull out the thickness gauge. If the thickness gauge does not come off easily, loosen the
FLANGE NUT (M4) again and go back to Step 2.
[Step 5] Apply Neji-lock to the FLANGE NUT (M4).
NOTE: Be sure to perform printhead slant adjustment (Refer to section 4.5.1) after the platen gap
adjustment.
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