EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

Adjust the platen gap/parallelism and bidirectional print alignment, and reset the TPE level. (See Chapter 5.)

CBS screw (3 × 6)

hexagonal nut (M4)

platen cover

CBS screws (3 × 6) securing the left frame

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

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

4.Remove the printer mechanism. (See section 4.2.11.)

5.Remove the CR motor tension spring and disengage the timing belt from the CR motor pinion gear. (See section 4.2.11.1.)

6.Remove the left frame assembly. (See section 4.2.11.7.)

7.Remove the two CBS screws (3 × 8) securing the RD assembly to the front frame.

8.Remove the RD assembly from the front frame.

9.Remove the timing belt from the RD assembly.

d r iv e n p u lle y a s s e m b ly

hexagonal nut

parallelism adjustment bushing

Figure 4-30. Removing the Left Frame Assembly

4.2.11.8 Removing the Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly

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

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

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Figure 4-31. Removing the RD Assembly

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Epson TM-FX2180 manual Removing the Ribbon Drive RD Assembly, Removing the Left Frame Assembly