Overview; Precautions - Epson C63, C64, C83, C84 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus C63/64/83/84

1.1 Overview

This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the Stylus
C63/64/83/84. Unless otherwise specified, disassembly units or components can be
reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Things, if not strictly observed,
that could result in injury or loss of life are described under the heading "Warning".
Precautions for any disassembly or assembly procedures are described under the
heading "CAUTION". Chips for disassembling procedures are described under the
heading "CHECK POINT".
If the assembling procedure is different from the reversed procedure of the
disassembling, the procedure is described under the heading "REASSEMBLY".
Any adjustments required after reassembling the units are described under the heading
"ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED". When you have to remove any units or parts that are
not described in this chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.
Read precautions described in the next section before starting.

1.1.1 Precautions

See the precautions given under the handling "WARNING" and "CAUTION" in the
following column when disassembling or assembling EPSON Stylus PC63/64/83/84..
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Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or assembling
the printer.
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If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly
follow the instructions in this manual.
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Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink gets
in your eye, flush the eye with fresh water and see a doctor
immediately.
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Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid
iujury from sharp metal edges.
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To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when
accessing internal components.
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Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands. If ink comes
into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water
immediately. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.
Disassembly and Assembly
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Avant de commencer, assure vous que l'imprimante soit eteinte
et que le cordon d'alimentation soit debranche.
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Veillez a jeter les piles usagees selon le reglement local.
Risque d'explosion si la pile est remplacée incorrectment. Ne
remplacer que par une pile du même type ou d'un type équivalent
recommandé par le fabricant. Eliminer les piles déchargées selon
les lois et les règles de sécurité en vigueur.
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When transporting the printer after installing the ink cartridge,
be sure to pack the printer for transportation without removing
the ink cartridge.
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Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or
adjusting the printer.
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Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
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Apply lubricants and adhesives as specified. (See Chapter 3 for
details.)
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Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the
printer.
(See Chapter 5 for details.)
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Make sure the tip of the waste ink tube is located at correct
position when reassembling the waste ink tube. Otherwise it will
cause ink leakage.
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