Epson 7600, 9600 service manual Disassembly and Assembly of Carriage CR Mechanism, Print Head

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Revision A

4.3Disassembly and Assembly of Carriage (CR) Mechanism

4.3.1 Print Head

CAUTION	When unlocking the carriage, do not move the carriage by about 2
	cm or more with the cutter pushed into the innermost position;
	otherwise, the cutter edge would be damaged.
CHECK	When replacing the print head with a new one, execute ink
POINT	discharge (“Ink Blowing” on page 256) beforehand.

1.Execute ink discharge operation to discharge the ink from all the ink passages.

2.While pushing the cutter area gently, shift the carriage to the left about 2 cm to unlock the carriage and then move the carriage to the printer center. (See Figure 4-24)

3.Loosen the one screw (CP(W): M3⋅6) securing the front end of the damper holder and separate the Damper Unit from the print head. (See Figure 4-25)

CHECK	When removing the head, hang the hook of the Damper Unit in the
POINT	hole of the bottom plate of the CR Board Assy so that work will not
	be obstructed by the Damper Unit.
	In addition, for easier work, you are advised to lift with Scotch tape
	to such a degree that no significant load is applied to the ink tubes.

„ There is a hook 2 cm high at the center of the head. Install the

Damper Unit with care not to hit it against the hook.

„When installing the Damper Unit, before tightening the screw, press the lower area of the Damper with your fingers so that it comes in close contact with the print head.

Push

Cutter area

Move the carriage

Figure 4-24. Carriage Lock Release

Loosen the screw (CP(W): M3⋅6) Damper Unit

Figure 4-25. Damper Holder Loosening

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