Service manual

EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B
Disassembly and Assembly Printer Mechanism Disassembly 79
4.3.3 Platen
1. Perform Pre-Disassembly. (p.70)
2. Remove the 2 CBS (M3x8) screws securing the COVER,PLATEN. (See Figure
4-14)
3. Rotating the teeth of the Bushing, 8, Right and Bushing 8 Left forward, disengage
them from the Left/Right Side Frame.
4. Move the carriage to the right end, lift the left side of the platen slightly, move the
carriage to the center and remove the platen to the left. (See Figure 4-15)
Figure 4-14. Platen Removal 1
Figure 4-15. Platen Removal 2
C A U T I O N
Take care not to cut your finger on the metallic frame or on the
PAPER GUIDE ASSY., SUPPORT.
When installing the COVER, PLATEN, make sure that the hook
on the right side of the COVER, PLATEN is engaged with the gear
shaft on the right side of the Printer Mechanism Assy properly.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
After installing the Platen, make the following adjustment:
• Platen Gap Adjustment (p.95)
COVER, PLATEN
CBS Screws (3x8) x2
Tightening Torque: 0.9±0.1N.m
COVER, PLATEN
Bushing, 8, Right
Bushing, 8, Left