Epson DFX-9000 - Page 238

Epson DFX 9000 Revision B
Adjustment Hardware adjustment 231
3. Install the SSGear Block Jig on the Stopper, Stud as shown in Figure
5-12.
4. Turn the SS-GEAR on the carriage guide shaft (left-end) counter-
clockwise until the SS-GEAR firmly contacts the SSGear Block Jig.
Figure 5-12. Attaching SSGEAR BLOCK JIG
5. Move the carriage (Carrier) unit to the left-most position.
6. Loosen the 3 screws that secure the Upper Angle and lightly re-
tighten them to secure it temporarily. See Figure 5-13.
7. Slowly move the UPPER ANGLE upward or downward, while
reading the value on the dial-gauge. Find the position where the dial
reads 0.39 mm ± 0.01 mm. See Figure 5-14 on page 232 to see how
to read the value on the Dial gauge.
Figure 5-13. Platen Parallelism
SSGear Block Jig
SS-GEAR
Movement of "Upper Angle"
Flat-head
Screwdriver
Adjustment Needed Upper Angle Movement
Gap too large Lower
Gap too small Raise
Right-end
CenterLeft-end
Platen
Upper Angle
Screw C
Screw B
Screw A