Epson Stylus Color 980 Service Manual page 116

EPSON Stylus Color 980
9. Remove two screws securing the head fixing lever which is fixing
the printhead by the bottom of the carriage unit, then pull out the
suspension plate to the right.
10. Remove two actuators for the ink cartridge sensors. (Note the black
one is for the black cartridge and the white one is for the color
cartridge.)
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Figure 4-17. Removal of the I/C Detection Actuator
11. Disconnect the green connector for the ink cartridge sensor from the
carriage unit.
Disassembly and Assembly
12. Lifting up the printhead unit, disconnect 2 FFCs and the connector
(white, 4-pin) for the ink cartridge sensor.
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White
When installing the printhead FFCs, make sure the
reinforcing plates on the FFC are installed correctly as
described below:
- White one: on the left side of the printhead.
- Blue one: on the right side of the printhead.
After removing/replacing the printhead, perform any
necessary adjustments. (See Table 4-1)
Disassembly Procedures
Figure 4-18. Printhead Removal (2)
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