Removing The Platen Assembly - Epson TM-FX2180 Service Manual

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4.2.8 Removing the Platen Assembly

Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. (See
1.
section 4.2.1.)
Remove the print head, ribbon mask, and upper housing assembly.
2.
(See sections 4.2.3, 4.2.6, and 4.2.7.)
Move the paper release lever to the pull tractor position.
3.
4. Release the locks for the left and right bushings (8 mm) by pushing
the lever holders for the bushings out and then forward, as shown in
Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14. Releasing the Locks for the Bushings
Slide the platen assembly to the right, and move the print head to the
5.
right edge.
left and right bushings (8 mm)
Pull up the left edge of the platen assembly by tilting it backward.
6.
Then pull up the right edge of the platen assembly.
Figure 4-15. Removing the Platen Assembly
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IMPORTANT
Before installing the platen assembly in the
printer mechanism, move the print head to the
right edge of the CR shaft, and move the paper
release lever to the pull tractor position. This
helps you mount the platen assembly more
easily.
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After installing the platen assembly in the
printer mechanism, make sure the locks for
both the left and right bushings (8 mm) are
locked completely.
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Be careful handling the lever holders for the left
and right bushings (8 mm); they are fragile.
Adjust the platen gap/parallelism and reset the
TPE level. (See Chapter 5.)
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
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