Epson FX-2180 - Impact Printer, Service Manual

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FX-2180 Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly
Rev. A
4-7
4.2.3 Removing the Printhead
1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (Refer to Section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove two CBS screws (3
×
10)securing the printhead to the CR
assembly.
3. Remove the printhead from the CR assembly.
4. Disconnect two wide FFCs from the printhead and then disconnect the
narrow FFC from the connector on the CR cover.
C B S ( 3 x 1 0 ) P r i n t h e a d
F F C s
C R A s s e m b l y
Figure 4-5. Removing the Printhead
CHECK POINT
9
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The FFC must be connected properly, as shown
in the following figure.
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The tightening torque for the screws : 0.59 ~
0.78 Nm (6 ~ 8 Kgf-cm)
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Adjust the platen gap. (Refer to Chapter 5.)
F F C s f o r P r i n t h e a d
D i r e c t i o n i n w h i c h t h e e x p l o s e d t e r m i n a l s f a c e s
P r i n t H e a d
Figure 4-6. Method for Connecting the Printhead FFC