Specifications

REV.-B
3.2.5.5 Removing the PLATEN
1. Remove the PRINTER MECHANISM from the HOUSING ASSY., LOWER (see Section 3.2.4).
2. Remove the two CBP(C) (M3X 10) screws that hold the COVER, PLATEN, LOWER to the left and
FRAME, MAIN, RIGHT. Remove the COVER, PLATEN, LOWER.
3. Remove the COMPRESSION SPRING, 200 that holds the platen shaft (see Section 3.2.5.2, step 2).
4. Set the head LEVER, G, ADJUST to the most forward position.
5. Remove the two clips that hold the LEVER, RELEASE to the platen shaft. Remove the LEVER, RELEASE
from the platen shaft.
6. Using tweezers, rotate the bushing (8 mm) that holds the platen to the frame, main, left.
Remove this
. bushing, along with the ground spring.
7. Using tweezers, rotate the bushing (8 mm) that holds the platen to the frame, main, right. Remove the
platen by lifting it up toward the right.
CBP(C) (M3 K 10) Screws
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PLATEN, ,$&A
BUSHING,
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GROUNb SPRING \
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LEVER, RELEASE
EXTENSION SPRING, 43
Figure 3-15. Removing the PLATEN
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Point to Note for Assembly
When inserting the LEVER, RELEASE onto the platen shaft, mesh the LEVER, RELEASE with the
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mechanism correctly by positioning it at the mark on the auxiliary release shaft.
Mark
Figure 3-16. LEVER, RELEASE Insertion Positioning
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