DFX-8500

3.2.6.22 Carriage Mechanism Disassembly

This section describes how to disassemble the carriage mechanism, including removing the carriage, CR timing belt, and front and rear carriage guide shafts.

Step 1: Remove the CR motor. (Refer to Section 3.2.6.20.)

Step 2: Remove the belt pulley from the belt pulley holder.

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Figure 3-80. Belt Pulley Removal

Step 3: Unhook the spring securing the encoder belt to the right side frame. (Refer to Figure 2-5.)

Step 4: Loosen the two flange nuts securing the front carriage guide shaft to the left and right side frames.

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Figure 3-81. Front Carriage Guide Shaft Removal

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Epson DFX-8500 service manual Carriage Mechanism Disassembly, Belt Pulley Removal