Epson StylusPRO 7000 Service Manual page 108

EPSON Stylus Pro 7000
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Before servicing or performing maintenance on the
C A U T I O N
printer, make sure you have enough space. If you need to
move the printer, be sure the space you move to is safe.
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Because the printer is much heavier than most printers
(about 44Kg for the printer body/ 53Kg for the printer and
stand), you need to take extra care. If you need to take
apart the printer and stand or lift the printer, two people
are necessary.
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After removing any of the ink related parts, double check
to make sure all parts are secured; otherwise you're going
to be in big trouble.
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Ink may leak onto other printer parts or the printer basket
when removing printer parts, so it is recommended to put
a sheet or cloth under the printer, especially when
working on or near ink-related parts.
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When working on the electrical circuit boards, be careful
concerning static electricity which can cause damage to
the board. It is recommended you use an anti-static wrist
band or similar grounding device to prevent static
electricity buildup.
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When removing/re-inserting the flat-cable (FFC) from/to a
connector, make sure to pull/insert the cable at a 90
degree angle to the connector. Otherwise, internal
contact of the leads may be damaged and this can cause a
short-circuit.
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When replacing connector wires, be careful to replace the
entire length of the wire exactly as you found it; rubbing
against edges or moving parts can cause noise in the
wires.
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The cutter blade is very hard and can damage or scratch
printer parts, and it can also be chipped or damaged. Be
careful when handling or replacing the cutter.
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If you have to loosen a screw that has blue screw-lock
applied to its head, make sure you apply blue screw-lock
again when re-assembling.
Disassembly & Assembly
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If you find it is necessary to perform service on a part not
C H E C K
described in this chapter, be sure to check the after-
P O I N T
service parts situation before beginning the service.
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If you need to remove the ink tubes or other ink related
parts, see "Transportation Mode" on page 54 to drain the
ink before removing anything.
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If necessary (i.e. when transporting the printer) use the
above mentioned mode to drain ink, install transportation
fluid cartridges (P/N1045585), and then perform an initial
ink charge with the fluid. Enter the transportation mode
again to remove the fluid (user can do) and then perform
initial ink charge with ink.
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The directional instructions in this chapter are given as if
viewing the printer from the front. See the illustration
below.
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Front
Figure 4-1. Directional View of the Printer
Summary
Revision A
Top
Rear
Bottom
R
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