Service manual

Disassembly and Assembly
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ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual
Carriage Removal
1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).
2. Remove the printhead FFC (see page 3-6).
3. Remove the platen (see page 3-15).
4. Remove the hexagon nut and washer securing the release lever to the CR guide shaft, then remove
the lever.
5. Remove the parallel adjustment bushing from the CR guide shaft.
6. Disengage the timing belt from the CR motor (see page 3-19).
7. Move the carriage to the far-right end of the CR guide shaft, and remove both the carriage and CR
guide shaft by lifting them from the front frame.
8. Release the timing belt from the 2 clips at the bottom of the carriage assembly.
CAUTION
After replacing the carriage, perform the platen gap adjustment (see Chapter 4).
Carriage
Oil Pad
Carriage Guide Shaft
Parallel Adjustment Bushing
Release Lever
Hexagon Nut
Washer
Timing Belt
Front Frame
Figure 3-19. Carriage Removal