Epson TM-FX2180 manual Removing the Platen Gear, Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

4.2.9Removing the Platen Gear

1.Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. (See section 4.2.1.)

2.Remove the print head, ribbon mask, and upper housing assembly. (See sections 4.2.3, 4.2.6, and 4.2.7.)

3.Remove the platen assembly. (See section 4.2.8.)

4.Remove the retaining ring (C clip) by pushing both sides of it using needle-nose pliers.

retaining ring (#638)

Figure 4-16. Removing the Retaining Ring

5.Remove the spring pin (2 x 12) using a pin drive. Then remove the platen gear (36 mm spur gear).

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

right	platen gear (36
bushing	mm spur gear)

leaf spring	plain	spring pin
	washer	(2 × 12)

Figure 4-17. Removing the Platen Gear

4.2.10 Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly

1.Remove the printer cover, rear edge guide assembly, paper eject assembly, and rear tractor unit. (See section 4.2.1.)

2.Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)

3.Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)

4.Turn the upper housing assembly over and remove the case open sensor assembly by loosening the CBB screw (3 × 8) securing the sensor holder to the upper housing assembly.

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