Precautions; Tools - Epson FX-870 Service Manual

This section provides information you need to know to disassemble or assemble the printer.

Precautions

Read the precautions below before you disassemble or assemble the printer.
Before disassembling, assembling, or adjusting the printer, disconnect the power supply cable
from the AC power outlet. Failure to do so may cause physical injury. The power switch is
wired in the secondary circuitry. Therefore, the printer's primary circuitry remains live even
after the power switch is turned off.
described in this manual. (See Chapter 5.)

Tools

Tables 4-1 and 4-2 list the recommended tools needed to disassemble, assemble, or adjust the
printer. Use only tools that
Tool
Round-nose pliers
Nippers
Tweezers
Soldering iron
Thickness gauge
Notes:
Table 4-2. Equipment Required for Maintenance
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WARNING
these specifications.
meet
Table 4-1. Recommended Tools
E-ring holder #2.5
Phillips screwdriver no. 2
Flatblade screwdriver
Description
Multimeter
Oscilloscope
recommended tools for maintenance
5. Adjust the printer only as
Part No.
8740400100
B743800200
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Specification
20 MHz
4-1