Printhead - Epson Stylus Photo RX 560 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590

4.2.7 Printhead

C A U T I O N
Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In
addition, be careful not to clog the nozzles by, say, touching the
nozzle side with your bare hand.
When removing the Head FFC Cover, do not use any pointed
tool; otherwise, the FFC may be damaged.
Handle the CSIC board carefully; especially take care not to
touch it with your bare hand or not to bend it.
When releasing the hook of the CSIC Connector Holder Assy,
take care not to damage the FFC or cables.
C H E C K
Using the upper case removing tool (1108202), the Printhead can
P O I N T
be replaced even without removing the Middle Housing. (The
description in this section is given on the assumption that the
upper case removing tool is not available.)
1. Open the cartridge cover, and remove all the ink cartridges.
2. Release the carriage lock. (p.48)
3. Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
4. Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
5. Remove the Middle Housing (p.48)
6. At the right side of the Carriage Assy, release the hook of the Head Cable Cover,
and remove the Head Cable Cover by sliding it downward.
(Fig. 4-30)
7. Insert a slotted screwdriver under the hook of the Head FFC Cover, and move it
upward and remove the Head FFC Cover. (Fig. 4-30)
8. Disconnect the FFC from the CSIC Connector Holder Assy. (Fig. 4-31)
9. At the rear of the printer, release the hooks (x2) of the CSIC Connector Holder
Assy while moving the carriage to the right or left end, and remove the CSIC
Connector Holder Assy. (Fig. 4-31)
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Disassembly and Assembly
Rear HP side
Unhook
Pay attention
to the FFC
Figure 4-31. Removing the CSIC Connector Holder Assy
Removal of Exterior Parts
Head Cable
Hook
Cover
Hook
Figure 4-30. Removing the FFC Cover
CSIC Connector Holder Assy
Pay attention
to the contacts
Hooks
Pay attention
to the cable
Revision A
Head FFC Cover
Pay attention
to the FFC
Release the FFC
Rear PF side
Unhook
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