Epson AcuLaser C8500, Service Manual

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EPSON AcuLaser C8500 Revision C
APPENDIX Overview 7-2
7.1 Overview
This chapter describes the printer parts. The parts are grouped into 15 major
plates. These plates are divided further into the following 28 smaller plates.
Each plate has an illustration and a corresponding parts list.
7.2 Parts List and Exploded Diagrams
7.2.1 How to Use the Parts List and Exploded
Diagrams
Followings are the points to note when using the part list and exploded
diagrams.
NOTE: For spare parts, see the Spare Parts List (published separately).
NOTE: For harness and wire connectors (P/J), see Section 7.3 "Wiring
Diagrams".
* PL1.1 Cover * PL9.1 Fusing
* PL2.1 Paper Tray * PL9.2 Fusing
* PL3.1 Paper Feeder * PL9.3 Fusing
* PL4.1 MSI/Paper Transportation * PL9.4 Fusing
* PL4.2 MSI/Paper Transportation * PL10.1 Paper Exit
* PL4.3 MSI/Paper Transportation * PL10.2 Paper Exit
* PL4.4 MSI/Paper Transportation * PL11.1 Drive
* PL5.1 Omitted * PL12.1 Frame
* PL6.1 Xerographics * PL13.1 Electrical
* PL7.1 Development * PL13.2 Electrical
* PL7.2 Development * PL14.1 Controller
* PL8.1 IBT * PL20.1 Option Tray
* PL8.2 IBT * PL20.2 Option Tray
* PL8.3 IBT * PL21.1 Option Tray
* PL8.4 IBT
• The numbers in each illustration correspond to the parts list number
for that illustration.
• PL “X.Y.Z” indicates part Z in Plate “X.Y.”
• The capital letters shown in the illustrations stand for the following:
S: screw
E: E ring
KL: KL clip
C: C ring
N: nut
• The arrowheads in the illustrations indicate assemblies made up of
lower parts with their numbers.
• A circled capital letter is connected to the same circled capital letter in
the illustration.
• A “with 2-5” in the illustrations or list shows that the part includes items
2, 3, 4 and 5. A “with 2-5, PL6.1.1” shows that the part includes items
2, 3, 4 and 5 of the plate and also includes item 1 of plate 6.1.
• An asterisk (*) indicates that there is a note about the part on the same
page.