Epson 3800 - Stylus Pro Color Inkjet Printer - Removing the Carriage Mechanism

EPSON Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850 Revision A
DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Disassembly/Assembly Procedure (Group 1) 130
4.3.7 Removing the Carriage Mechanism
4.3.7.1 SCALE, CR
1. Remove the HOUSING, UPPER. (p106)
2. Unlock the CARRIAGE, ASSY., and move the CARRIAGE, ASSY. to the center
of the main unit. (p91)
3. On the left side of the main unit, turn the left hooked end of the TORSION
SPRING 24.7 in the direction of the arrow to loosen the tension of the SCALE,
CR. Then remove the SCALE, CR from the hook on the right side of the main
unit.
4. Turn the left hooked end of the TORSION SPRING 24.7 again in the direction of
the arrow, to remove it from the hole of the SCALE, CR.
5. Pull out the right end of the SCALE, CR from the CARRIAGE, ASSY.
Figure 4-54. Removing the SCALE, CR (1)
C A U T I O N
When performing the next steps, be extremely careful not to
contaminate, deform or damage the SCALE, CR.
SCALE, CR
Left Side
TORSION SPRING 24.7
CARRIAGE, ASSY.
SCALE, CR
Right Side
SCALE, CR
hook