Epson FX-870

Disassembly and Assembly
Removing the Printer Mechanism
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Remove the paper guide assembly, ribbon, top cover, front cover, paper eject cover, and tractor
unit. (See page 4-5.)
Remove the panel unit. (See page 4-6.)
Remove the upper housing assembly. (See page 4-8.)
Remove the four CBB (M4x12) screws securing the printer mechanism.
Remove the CBS (M3x6) screw securing the interface cover.
Disconnect the following connectors on the MAIN board assembly: CN3 (a-pin, BLUE), CN4
(a-pin, WHITE), CN5 (2-pin, BLACK), CN6 (6pin, BLACK), CN7 (a-pin, YELLOW), CN8
(lCpin, FFC cable), CN9 (&pin, WHITE), CN12 (lo-pin, control panel), and CN13 (5-pin,
WHITE).
Remove the printer mechanism.
CBB k4X12)
Interface Cover
Printer Mechanism
Figure 4-7. Removing the Printer Mechanism
Epson FX-870/1170
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