Platen Removal - Epson LQ-570e Service Manual

EPSON LQ-570e/LQ-580

4.2.8 Platen Removal

1. Remove the paper guide assembly, top cover, front cover, paper eject cover, knob and
tractor unit. (See 4.2.1 "Pre-disassembly Procedures".)
2. Remove the upper housing. (See 4.2.4 "Upper Housing Assembly Removal".)
3. Remove 2 CBS (3x8) screws securing the platen cover.
4. Turn the lever portion of the left bushing 8 toward the front of the mechanism until the
lever boss unlock from small window on the left frame assembly.
5. Slide the platen to the right until the lever portion of the left bushing 8 passes inside the
left frame, and take it off upward.
Bushing 8, Left
Frame Assy, Left
Figure 4-14. Platen Removal
Disassembly and Assembly
Platen Cover
Platen Assy
Paper Guide Assy Support; B
Disassembly and Assembly
n Be careful not to damage on the paper guide support; B.
n No gap between the platen assembly and the paper guide
assembly support; B.
A D J U S T M E N T
After replacing the platen, perform the parallel adjustment.
R E Q U I R E D
(See "Parallel Adjustment" on page 95.)
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