Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Service Manual page 159

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000
In the next step, make sure to secure the FFC & Tube Holder
C A U T I O N
Jig with a clip or tape to the Top Cover. Otherwise, the jig may
drop while working.
An improved jig with anti-slip tapes pasted on the lower
branches of the jig is now available. For this improved version,
securing the jig is not necessary.
8. Disconnect the FFC from the PRINT HEAD.
9. While securing the FFC in the middle, attach the FFC & Tube Holder Jig to the
Top Cover.
As seen from the top
Top Cover
Tape
Figure 4-131. Removing the FFC and attaching the FFC & Tube Holder Jig
10. Remove one plug of the tubes with a precision driver or a similar tool from the
Print Head, and wait for about 15 seconds until the ink flows back by the point
shown below and plug the tube back in place once.
Before proceeding to the next step, make sure to confirm the
C A U T I O N
first tube is plugged back in place firmly. Otherwise, ink will
spill when the other tube is unplugged.
You may also remove the tubes by twisting the connector
90degrees to any direction and pulling it upwards.
DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
FFC
FFC & Tube Holder Jig
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure
11. Do the same procedure to the other tube of the same color and unplug the first tube
again, then put both tubes to the hook of the jig as shown in the figure.
12. Remove all the other tubes by doing the same procedure to the tubes of the same color.
As seen from the top
Check here for ink flow
Check
Point
As seen from the front
Figure 4-132. Removing the tubes
To make the reassembling operation easier, it is recommended to
connect the ink tubes and FFC before attaching the PRINT HEAD
to the carriage.
Revision F
As seen from the top
Put the tubes here
Plugs of tubes
PRINT HEAD
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