Owner`s manual

7. From the right side of the printer, remove the screw
(Figure 34, #3) that holds the metal plate in place. Set
the metal plate and screw aside.
8. From the left side, remove the screw (Figure 34, #4)
that holds the grounding strap in place.
9. From the left side, remove the two screws that hold the
metal plate in place (Figure 34, #5). Set the metal
plate and two screws aside.
10. Locate the metal plate attached to the platen (Figure
34, #6). The plate has a small black grounding wire
either soldered to it or attached with a screw: either
unsolder the wire or remove the screw.
11. Lift the platen left side first from the machine, and slide
the shaft free from the right side.
12. On the right side of the machine are two plastic
pieces, the platen bushing and the free lever. The
platen shaft slides into the bushing (Figure 34, #7).
Use a flathead screwdriver to gently snap the outer
piece free. Remove both pieces.
13. Locate the two pins on the platen (Figure 35, #1).
Remove both pins using a pin punch; then remove all
the black plastic pieces from the platen.
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FIGURE 35
ImageWriter II rev. Aug 87 Take-Apart / 2.47