
EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
4-21
tractor clutch cam
Figure 4-29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch Cam
Adjust the bidirectional print alignment. (See
Chapter 5.)
4.2.11.7 Removing the Left Frame Assembly
1.
Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, front
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2.
Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
3.
Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)
4.
Remove the printer mechanism. (See section 4.2.11.)
5.
Disconnect the cable connector from the release lever sensor, and
then disconnect the cable connector from the HP sensor.
6.
Remove the print head and the ribbon mask holder. (See sections
4.2.3 and 4.2.6.)
7.
Remove the platen assembly. (See section 4.2.8.)
8.
Remove the CBS screw (3
×
6) securing the platen cover to the left
frame assembly.
9.
Loosen the hexagonal nut (M4) securing the CR guide shaft and left
frame.
10.
Remove the parallelism adjustment bushing.
11.
Remove the four CBS screws (3
×
6) securing the left frame
assembly.
12.
Remove the left frame assembly.
IMPORTANT
The tightening torque for the CBS screws (3
××
6)
is 0.78 - 0.98 Nm (8 - 10 Kgf-cm).
The tightening torque for the hexagonal nut is
1.18 - 1.37 Nm (12 - 14 Kgf-cm).