Service manual

Disassembly and Assembly

This chapter describes how to disassemble the printer. To assemble the printer,

follow the disassembly steps in reverse. Special assembly notes describe any extra

information you need to assemble the printer. Adjustment required notes describe

any adjustments that are necessary.

WARNING

Before you disassemble the printer, read the section on general repair

information at the beginning of this chapter.

CAUTION

Remove the paper and the ribbon cartridge before you disassemble the printer.

This chapter divides printer disassembly into five main steps:

Removing the printhead

Removing the case

Removing circuit boards

Removing the printer mechanism

Disassembling the printer mechanism.

For detailed exploded diagrams of the printer and the printer mechanism, see

Figures A-6, A-7, and A-8.

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