CHAPTER 1
PARTS REPLACEMENT
This chapter explains disassembly and reassembly of the printer.
Note the following precautions during disassembly and reassembly.
1. Disconnect the printer power cord plug from the wall outlet before servicing it.
2. Always wear safety gloves to prevent an injury as well as to prevent rust developing on the device.
3. Never start a service when your hands are wet. This will prevent an electric shock as well as rust develop-
ing on the device.
4. Always wear a wristband to prevent a damage by electrostatic discharge.
5. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise specified.
6. Lubrication information is not provided in this chapter. Refer to item 2 of chapter 2.
Turning the Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 . Cutter Cover / Front Panel / Rear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 . Main Logic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 . Cutter Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 . Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 . Tilt Cover / Swivel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6 . LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7 . Front Cover Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 . Inner Cover / Lens / LED PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9 . Case Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 . Platen Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11 . Stationary Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
12 . Gears / Cover Open Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13 . Near End Sensor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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The jigs and tools and auxiliary parts required to carry out the replacements described in this chapter are as follows:
Required jigs and tools
Electric screwdriver ( Driver bit 2 )
Electric screwdriver ( Driver bit 1)
Screwdriver for small torque application ( Driver bit 0 )
E-ring holder 3.0
E-ring dispenser 3.0
E-ring holder 4.0
E-ring dispenser 4.0
Tweezers
Required auxiliary parts
Fastener
