Epson RX580 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet, Service Manual

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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A
Disassembly and Assembly Removal of Exterior Parts 54
4.2.8 Linear Scale
1. Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
2. Remove the spring from the left frame of the printer. (Fig. 4-34)
3. Release the Linear Scale from the hook at the right frame of the printer.
4. Pull out the Linear Scale from the CR Encoder of the Carriage Assy.
5. Turn the Linear Scale upward by 90 degrees and release it from the left hook.
Figure 4-34. Removing the Linear Scale
C A U T I O N
„
When you hold the Linear Scale, hold its ends or two points of
the top and bottom surfaces with your hands; do not touch the
reading surface.
„
Take care that the reading surface is not soiled or scratched.
Especially when passing the Linear Scale through the CR
Encoder during reassembly work, take great care that grease of
the CR Guide Shafts does not adhere to the reading surface.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 does not have any mechanism that
permits the operator to unlock the carriage. Therefore, turn the
power ON and turn it OFF timely after seeing the movement of
the carriage to locate it at a position other than the home position.
Install the Linear Scale with the cut portion toward upper left.
CR_Scale02.eps
About 25mm About 45mm
Hold here
Hold here Hold here
Hold here
Cut portion
Carriage Assy
2. Remove the spring
3. Release it from the hook
4. Pull it out from the CR Encoder
5. Turn it by 90 degrees and release it