Epson TM-FX2180 manual Removing the Ribbon Mask, Installing the PW Sensor Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

IMPORTANT

Mount the PW sensor assembly onto the ribbon mask holder groove, aligning the bottom line of the micro photo sensor with the bottom line of the groove.

Whenever you remove the PW sensor assembly, clean the surface of the sensor by wiping it with a soft cloth. If the PW sensor is not clean, the printer may operate incorrectly. For example, it

Tmay print on the platen surface.

The tightening torque for the CB screw is 0.08 - 0.12 Nm (0.8 - 0.12 Kgf-cm).

After you replace the PW sensor assembly, reset the TPE level. (See Chapter 5.)

4.2.6Removing the Ribbon Mask

1.Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and print head. (See sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.3.)

2.Using tweezers, remove the ribbon mask from the ribbon mask holder, as shown in Figure 4-11.

ribbon mask

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b o ld d a s h e d lin e s	in d ic a t	o v e s .
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C B s c r e w ( 2 . 5 x 5 )
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Figure 4-10. Installing the PW Sensor Assembly	Figure 4-11. Removing the Ribbon Mask

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