Print Head Removal - Epson R200 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo R200/R210

2.3.5 Print Head removal

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External View
Holder, FFC
Hooks
Holder, IC
Figure 2-9. Print Head removal
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Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Print Head".
Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing (frame)
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Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove all the ink cartridges from "Carriage Unit".
2. Release "Carriage Lock Lever" with the tweezers or alike, then move
"Carriage Unit" to the centre of the printer.
3. Remove the screw (x1) for securing "Holder, FFC" with the No. 1 driver.
4. Slightly inflect the lower part of "Holder, FFC", release the hooks (x3) by
sliding it downward. Then, remove "Holder, FFC".
5. Release the hooks (x2) for securing "Holder, IC", and remove "Holder, IC"
upward.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Hooks
C.B.P 2.5x6 (3-5kgf•cm)
Cable, Head
Print Head
C.B.B (P2) 2.5x8 (3-5kgf•cm)
6. Remove the screws (x2) for securing "Print Head" with Phillips screwdriver
(No.1).
7. Disconnect "Cable, Head" from the connector (CN7/8) of "Print Head" while
slightly lifting "Print Head", and remove "Print Head".
Do not touch and/or damage the nozzle surface of "Print Head"
when handling it.
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When reinstalling the "Print Head",
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Make sure that "Head FFC" is correctly connected to the
connector (CN7/8) of "Print Head".
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Make sure that "Print Head" is correctly set to "Carriage
Unit".
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Do not touch the nozzle surface of "Print Head".
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When having removed or replaced "Print Head", implement the
adjustment in the following order.
(Refer to Chapter 3 "ADJUSTMENT")
1. Ink Charge (When Replaced)
2. Head ID Input (When Replaced)
3. PG Adjustment
4. First Dot Adjustment
5. PW Sensor Adjustment
6. Head Angular Adjustment
7. Bi-D Adjustment
Disassembly
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