Preparing To Disassemble The Printer - Epson TM-FX2180 Service Manual

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

4.2.1 Preparing to Disassemble the Printer

Before you disassemble the printer, disconnect the printer's power cord
and interface cable, and remove any paper loaded in the printer. Then
remove the following parts from the printer:
front edge guide assembly
rear edge guide assembly
front tractor assembly
platen knob
Refer to Figure 4-3.
CAUTION
Remove the paper eject assembly. Then remove
the front and rear tractor assemblies by pushing
the tabs to release the hooks on both sides. (See
Figure 4-2 to locate the tabs on the rear tractor.)
When reinstalling the tractors, be sure to snap the
hooks onto the projecting parts.
Figure 4-2. Removing the Rear Tractor
rear tractor assembly bottom cover
paper eject assembly printer cover
front cover ribbon cartridge
rear tractor tab
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Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
Figure 4-3. Parts to Remove Before Disassembling the Printer
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