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SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer M200/M201, M205, M100/M101, M105 CONFIDENTIAL SEMF12-012...
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SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof.
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Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply may lead to personal injury or damage of the product. 1. Repairs on Epson product should be performed only by an Epson certified repair technician. 2. No work should be performed on this product by persons unfamiliar with basic safety knowledge required for electrician.
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7. In order to protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when accessing internal components. 8. Do not tilt this product immediately after initial ink charge, especially after performing the ink charge several times.
About This Manual This manual, consists of the following chapters, is intended for repair service personnel and includes information necessary for properly performing maintenance and servicing the product. CHAPTER 1. TROUBLESHOOTING Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting. CHAPTER 2. DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY Describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures for main parts/units of the product, and provides the standard operation time for servicing the product.
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Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description October 17, 2012 First Release Confidential...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Chapter 5 Appendix 5.1 Connector Diagram ..............................81 5.2 Points to be checked before packing the printer...................... 82 5.3 Protection for Transportation ..........................83 5.3.1 Securing the CR Unit............................83 5.3.2 Securing the Paper Support/Paper Support Sub .....................
1.1.1 Troubleshooting Workflow The following page describes the troubleshooting workflow. Follow the flow when troubleshooting problems. In this chapter, the product names are called as follows: • M200 Series: M200/M201 • M205 Series: M205 • M100 Series: M100/M101 • M105 Series: M105 This flowchart is compiled based on the following contents.
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• Deterioration of ADF Pad Assy • Paper loading timing [Major Occurrence Timing] than the theoretical length driver.) • Contamination of Printhead • Recommendation of EPSON • Damage to gears • Paper eject timing • Paper loading timing specified in the driver.) cover...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 1.2 Power-On Sequence This section describes the power-on sequences in two conditions. The preconditions are as follows. Condition 1: Normal power-on sequence (See Table 1-1.) Turning on the printer after turning it off without an error. Initial ink charge has finished and every cartridge has sufficient ink.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Condition 2: Power-on sequence after recovering from a paper jam error (See Table 1-2.) Turning on the printer after turning it off with a paper jam fatal error. There still remains paper on the paper path out of the detecting area of the PE Sensor. Maintenance error recovery has never been performed.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 1.3 Fatal Error Code List This section describes how to check the fatal error code, description, and the possible causes. 1.3.1 Displaying the Fatal Error Code The fatal error code is stored in the EEPROM on the Main Board and can be read out using the Adjustment Program.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 1.3.2 Printer Fatal Error Code This section describes the printer fatal error code and the possible cause for this product. Table 1-3. Fatal Error List (Printer) Error Error type Error name Possible cause code •...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 1-3. Fatal Error List (Printer) Error Error type Error name Possible cause code • PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Sensor failure) • Tooth skip of the PF Timing Belt •...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 1.3.3 Scanner Fatal Error Code This section describes the scanner fatal error code and the possible cause for this product. Table 1-4. Fatal Error List (Scanner) Error code Error name Possible cause •...
Flathead Precision screwdriver #1 Tweezers Longnose pliers Acetate tape 1003963 Note 1: Some of the tools listed above are commercially available. 2: EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON part code. 2.1.2 Jigs Name Quantity EPSON Part Code Spring hook jig* Can be made with a commercial item See "...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.1.3 Locations of the Parts/Units This section shows the locations of the main parts/units of this product. The parts/units which can not be seen in the following pictures are indicated in dotted lines Exterior parts Front Right...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Printer mechanism Name Name CR Driven Pulley Assy (p41) Paper Guide Upper Assy (p44) CR Scale (p41) Adapter Cover (p35) CR Timing Belt (p44) Ink Supply Tank Cover (p34) Printhead (p34) Ink Supply Tank Assy (p35) Cap (p35) Valve Lever (p43)
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Name Name Wireless LAN Module (p40) (M205/M105 Series) PF Timingbelt (p40) EJ Roller (p36) PF Scale (p40) Ethernet Board Assy (p36) (M200/M100 Series) PF Encoder Sensor (p40) PF Motor Assy (p44) EJ Roller Gear (p40) Figure 2-5.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.1.4 Standard Operation Time for Servicing the Product The following are the standard operation time for servicing the product. This standard operation time was determined with the MTTR result measured using the prototype of M200/M205 Series which have the most functions.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 2-1. Standard Operation Time Time (mm:ss) Parts/Unit Adjustment/ Replacement Total inspection Housing Ink Supply Tank 1:32 1:32 ADF/SCN Unit 2:46 2:52 5:38 ADF Unit 3:32 2:52 6:24 ADF Hinge Left 5:28 5:28 ADF Document Support...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 2-1. Standard Operation Time Time (mm:ss) Parts/Unit Adjustment/ Replacement Total inspection Panel Housing Upper 9:04 9:04 Housing Front 7:00 7:00 Main Board FFC Holder 4:45 4:45 Ethernet Board Assy 5:05 5:05 Wireless LAN Module...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.1.5 Checks and Precautions before Disassembling 2.1.5.1 Factors which Affect the Print Quality HOW TO PLACE THE INK TANK ASSY WHEN DISASSEMBLING/REASSEMBLING The film under sealing film attached on the Ink Supply Tank Assy of this printer is ventilation film. The ink in the ink tanks is vented to atmosphere through this film to keep ink supply to the Printhead stable.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.1.5.2 Factors which Affect the Safety of Service Personnel such as Ink Leakage during Operation Ink may spill when removing the following parts from L350/L300/L355/L210/L110 Series. This section describes the parts that may cause ink spill and the means to minimize the ink spill when removing the parts.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A MEANS DO TO MINIMIZE THE INK SPILL Even observing the points described in this section, ink may spill in the following situations. Therefore, be careful not to contaminate the inside of the printer or its surroundings by preparing the container to receive the leaked ink, or the like.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A DISCHRGING INK FROM THE INK SUPPLY TANK Discharging ink is recommended only when disconnecting the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy from the Ink Supply Tank. Before performing the above disconnection, discharge ink from the Ink Supply Tank as follows. Necessary tools Container for each discharged ink •...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 5. When the ink stops flowing from the tube, close the choke valve, and then connect the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy to the joint. 6. Disconnect the Ink Supply Tube from the joint, and connect the tube connected with the injector to the joint.
The disassembly flowchart is divided into the “Multifunction Printer specific parts”, “Singlefunction Printer specific parts”, “Common Printer Mechanism”, and the “Unit/Assy”. Each section describes the following contents. Item Description Compatible Model M200 Series Multifunction Printer Describes the disassembly flowchart for the Multifunction Printer- 2.2.2.1 specific parts specific parts...
The functions and differences according to the models are as follows. Table 2-2. Function List According to Models Multifunction Printer Singlefunction Printer Item M200 Series M205 Series M100 Series M105 Series ADF/Scanner 2Line Bitmap type Panel LED &...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A The example below shows how to see the charts on the following pages. The name enclosed in gray indicate a part/unit that Paper Guide must be removed on the Upper Assy (p29) way to the target parts.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.2.2.1 Multifunction Printer specific parts START Paper Support Paper Guide Waste Ink Pad FFC Cover Ink Supply Tank (p 35) (p 35) Housing Rear Tray Front Assy Outer Front Unit Assy Cover (p 54)
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A (p 34) (p 34) ADF Paper ADF Cable Paper Support Document Mat Cover Guide Cover Cover Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy Ink Supply Tube (p 46) Guide 1st (p35) (p 46) (p 55) Ink Supply Tank Assy...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.2.2.2 Singlefunction Printer specific parts START Panel FFC Extension spring (x2) FFC Cover Paper Support Paper Guide Waste Ink Pad Ink Supply Tank Printer Cover (p 38) Outer Front Unit Assy Cover Panel Unit...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A (p 37) (p 37) Ink Supply Tank Tube Ink Supply Tank Tube Tube Pressing Tube Guide Adapter Cover Plate Ink Supply Tube Sheet Sub Ink Supply Tube Joint Guide 1st (p37) (p 49) (p 53) Ink Supply Tank...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A (p 37) Extension spring (x2) Cable (CN14) Strengthen Plate Strengthen Plate Front Tray Assy/ Ink Supply Tube Pump tube Front Tray Rail Lower Upper Guide 1st (p37) Left/Right Ink Supply Tube Guide 2nd (p38) Ethernet Board Cap Assy...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.2.2.4 Unit/Assy (p 34) Common parts/unit Model-specific parts/unit ADF Unit Scanner Unit FFC/cable list FFC/Cable Remove the double-sided tape (x1) and release the Scanner FFC. ADF Paper Grounding wire ADF Hinge Scanner Guide Cover (p 46)
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Multifunction Printer : (p 35) Multifunction Printer : (p 36) (p 34) Singlefunction Printer : (p 38) Singlefunction Printer : (p 37) LED&Button Type 2Line Bitmap Type Ink Supply Tank Tube Valve Lever Tray Front Panel Housing...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A (p 41) (p 41) (p 40) Cap Assy (p36) Spur Gear 37.2 Shield Plate Antistatic Cloth (p40) Hopper (p40) LD Roller Assy (p40) (p 51) Main Board CR Motor (p40) (p40) Pump tube PE Sensor Lever...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.3 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit ADF/Scanner Unit (M200/M205 Series) ADF Unit (M200/M205 Series) ADF Paper Guide Cover Assy (M200/M205 Series) ADF Frame Assy (M200/M205 Series) Scanner Unit Hook ADF Hinge hole ADF Paper Guide Cover Assy ADF Base Assy...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Scanner Motor Gear Cover (M200/M205 Series) Housing Left / Housing Right (M200/M205 Series) Housing Rear (M200/M205 Series) Scanner Motor Gear Cover Step 2 Section B Section C Step 3-4 Step 1 Section A Section D Scanner Motor Gear Cover...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Tray Front Rail Left/Tray Front Rail Right, Tray Front Assy (M100/M105 Series) Panel Unit (M200/M205 Series) Panel Board Assy (M200/M205 Series) Housing Left Housing Right Bottom Tray Front Assy Frame Base Grounding wire Grounding wire terminal Dowel and...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Panel Buttons (M200/M205 Series) CR Scale CR Scale Cover Frame CR Scale Cover Frame 0-digit side Main Frame CR Scale Cover Frame Power Button OK Button Select Button Stop Button Cut Section Extension spring Cutout...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Wireless LAN Module (M205/M105 Series) PF Grounding Spring PF Scale Sheet Spur gear / Extension Spring 0.137 / Clutch / LD Roller shaft Left PF Grounding Wireless LAN Module Cable Spring leg A Spring Cutout...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Main Board/Shield Plate Cap Lever / Cap Assy Step 1, 3-5 Step 2 Main Board Cap Slider Shield Plate MAC Address Label Cap Assy Shaft A Shaft B Cap Lever PE Sensor Cap Assy Shaft C...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy Valve Lever Joint Ink Supply Tube Ink Supply Tank Tube Ink Supply Tank Tube 0.5 mm or less 0.5 mm or less Joint Ink Supply Tank Assy Ink Supply Tank Joint...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Refilling Ink Label M200/M205 Series Refilling Ink Label M100/M105 Series Refilling Ink Label Attach the Refilling Ink Label on the position shown in the figure above. Disassembly/Reassembly Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit Confidential...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 2.4 Routing FFCs/cables ADF Frame Assy / ADF Document Support (M200/M205 Series) ADF Hinge Left (M200/M205 Series) ADF/Scanner Unit (M200/M205 Series) Grounding wire of the ADF Document Support Bottom ADF Hinge Left Ribs of Main Board Shield Plate Sub ADF Document Support Hook...
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• PF Encoder FFC (CN7) • PF Motor cable (CN13) • PS Unit cable (CN501) • Ethernet Board cable (CN14: only for M200 Series) • Wireless LAN Module Cable (CN4: only for M105 Series) • PF Encoder FFC (CN7) • Panel FFC (CN2) : Secure the ferrite core of the FFC Holder MB and connect to the Main Board through the ferrite core.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A PF Encoder Sensor Head FFC (Routing on the CR Unit) Head FFC (Routing on the Main Frame) Left side of printer Left side of CR Unit Aligning Head FFC with CR Encoder FFC Head FFC Connector of CR Encoder CR Unit...
When replacing the Main Board, the adjustment should be made after performing the initial setting. In this chapter, the product names are called as follows: • M200 Series: M200/M201 • M205 Series: M205 •...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 3-1. Required Adjustment List Adjustment Type Mechanism adjustment Priority Checking the Platen Adjustment Item CR Belt tension check PF Belt tension check Check if the PG is within Check the tension of the Check the tension of the Purpose the standard.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 3-1. Required Adjustment List Adjustment Type Mechanism adjustment Priority Checking the Platen Adjustment Item CR Belt tension check PF Belt tension check Check if the PG is within Check the tension of the Check the tension of the Purpose the standard.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 3-2. Required Adjustment List Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program Priority CR motor heat PF motor heat Scanner motor EEPROM Maintenance First dot position TOP margin Head angular PF/EJ PF band Paper skew...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 3-2. Required Adjustment List Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program Priority CR motor heat PF motor heat Scanner motor EEPROM Maintenance First dot position TOP margin Head angular PF/EJ PF band Paper skew...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 3-2. Required Adjustment List Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program Priority CR motor heat PF motor heat Scanner motor EEPROM Maintenance First dot position TOP margin Head angular PF/EJ PF band Paper skew...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Table 3-2. Required Adjustment List Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program Priority CR motor heat PF motor heat Scanner motor EEPROM Maintenance First dot position TOP margin Head angular PF/EJ PF band Paper skew...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 3.2 Adjustment Program This section provides the operating environment, functions related to safety and privacy policy, and the adjustment item newly added of the Adjustment Program. See "3.1 Required Adjustments (p60)" for the adjustments not explained here.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 3.2.3 Scanner Motor Heat Protection Control Purpose To measure the manufacturing variation of the DC motor (Scanner) to determine the correction value used for estimating the current value of the motor. Risks if the adjust- Because the printer cannot measure the current value of the motor accurately, even if just a mechanical load with which the Scanner Carriage can operate without any problem is applied, the printer cannot control the...
(including using the Epson-specified jigs) according to this manual. If the PG cannot fall within the standard range after performing the platen gap check described in this section, first check if the unit is correctly reassembled following the instructions in this manual.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 1. Move the CR Unit to the center of the printer. 2. Place the thickness gauges (1.6 mm) on the position A shown in Figure 3-1. 80-digit side 0-digit side Thickness gauges Figure 3-1.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 3.3.2 CR/PF Belt Tension Check This section describes the CR/PF Belt tension check. This printer is designed so that the each tension of the CR Timing Belt and PF Timing Belt fall within the expected range if you correctly reassemble the unit according to this manual.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Checking the PF Timing Belt Tension Perform the PF Belt tension check before installing the PF Scale and the PF Encoder Sensor. 1. Set the following parameters to the sonic tension meter: Weight: 1.2 g/m Width:...
ASP and the lubrication status when supplied as ASP. For the parts which are not supplied as ASP, if their movement is not smooth enough, check their lubrication status and lubricate them if necessary. Grease Type Name EPSON Part Code Supplier Grease G-45 1033657 EPSON...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 4.2 Lubrication Points and Instructions <Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Scanner Supplied as the ADF Unit ADF Base Cross-section of section A Unit <Lubrication status when supplied as ASP>...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A <Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Scanner Supplied as the Scanner Unit Enlarged figure Combination gear 19.2,10.8 Combination gear 18.4.9.66 Apply on the groove Unit <Lubrication status when supplied as ASP>...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A <Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer Supplied as Printer Apply grease on the groove Mechanism Mechanism <Lubrication status when <Lubrication status when Apply grease on sides. supplied as ASP>...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A <Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer None Mechanism Main Frame Assy <Lubrication status when <Lubrication status when <Lubrication status when supplied as ASP>...
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A <Part supply as ASP> <Lubrication status when supplied as ASP> Not lubricated <Lubrication Point> Contact points (x2) on the Paper Back Lever Paper Back Lever with the Frame Base <Type> G-71 <Application Amount>...
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 5.1 Connector Diagram In this chapter, the product names are called as follows: M200 Series: M200/M201 M205 Series: M205 M100 Series: M100/M101 M105 Series: M105 Cable connections of this printer are shown below.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 5.2 Points to be checked before packing the printer The Valve Lever is on the position shown below (the All the caps of the Ink Supply Tank Assy are securely Choke Valve is closed).
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 5.3 Protection for Transportation This section describes the cautions for packing the printer before returning it to the user. 5.3.1 Securing the CR Unit Purpose To prevent damaging the Change Lever by shock during transportation. Risks if it is not performed Fatal error caused by the damage of the Change Lever.
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A 5.3.2 Securing the Paper Support/Paper Support Sub Purpose To prevent damaging the Paper Support/Paper Support Sub by the shock during transportation. Risks if it is not performed The Paper Support/Paper Support Sub will be scratched and the abrasion powder will be produced due to the shock during transportation.
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M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A Singlefunction Printer Attach the strong tape (3 tapes) to the position on the following diagram and secure the Paper Support/ Paper Support Sub on the Housing Upper Assy. Paper Support/ Paper Rear Support Sub Strong tape...
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