Removing The Ribbon Mask - Epson TM-FX2180 Service Manual

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual
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IMPORTANT
Mount the PW sensor assembly onto the ribbon
mask holder groove, aligning the bottom line of
the micro photo sensor with the bottom line of
the groove.
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Whenever you remove the PW sensor assembly,
clean the surface of the sensor by wiping it with
a soft cloth. If the PW sensor is not clean, the
printer may operate incorrectly. For example, it
may print on the platen surface.
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The tightening torque for the CB screw is 0.08 -
0.12 Nm (0.8 - 0.12 Kgf-cm).
Figure 4-10. Installing the PW Sensor Assembly
After you replace the PW sensor assembly, reset
the TPE level. (See Chapter 5.)

4.2.6 Removing the Ribbon Mask

Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and print head. (See
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sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.3.)
Using tweezers, remove the ribbon mask from the ribbon mask holder,
2.
as shown in Figure 4-11.
ribbon mask
Figure 4-11. Removing the Ribbon Mask
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
ribbon mask holder
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