Epson R380 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer, Service Manual

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EPSON Stylus Photo R260/R265/R270, R360/R380/R390 Revision B
Disassembly/Assembly Removing Exterior Parts/Components 71
„ Waste Ink Tray Removal 1. Remove the two screws and remove the Waste Ink Tray.
• Screw : C.B.P. M3x10 (tightening torque: 5-7 kgf.cm)
(The numbers shown in the figure indicate the order of tightening the screws.)
Figure 4-30. Removing the Waste Ink Tray (1)
2. Disconnect the Waste Ink Tube from the Waste Ink Tray with your hands.
Figure 4-31. Removing the Waste Ink Tray (2)
C A U T I O N
„ When removing the Waste Ink Tray, take extra care not to spill
ink and contaminate the printer and surroundings.
„ Do not pull the Waste Ink Tray too much to remove it, as it is
connected to the Ink System with the Waste Ink Tube.
„ Extra care must be exercised not to scratch or damage the
Waste Ink Tube.
„ The EJ Frame Spring of the EJ Frame Assy is located beneath
the Waste Ink Tray. (
in Fig.4-31 shows the location.) The
spring may come off during removing the Waste Ink Tray. If it
does, be sure to reattach it as shown below.
Figure 4-28. Cautions on removing the Waste Ink Tray
C H E C K
P O I N T
„ When removing the Waste Ink Tray, remove it through the
cutout of the Housing carefully so as not to pull the tube too
much. The tray should be placed as shown below when it is
pulled out through the cutout.
„ When the Waste Ink Tray does not need to be replaced, you do
not have to remove the Waste Ink Tube from the tray. Proceed
to the next step leaving the Waste Ink Tray beside the printer
mechanism as shown below.
Figure 4-29. Handling of the Waste Ink Tray
EJ Frame Spring
Waste Ink Tray
Cutout of the Housing
1
2
[Right side]
Waste Ink Tray
EJ Frame Spring
may come off!
Disconnect
Waste Ink Tray
Waste Ink Tube