Epson LQ 1050 - B/W Dot-matrix Printer - FPC (Flexible Printed Cable) Removal

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Step 5: Disconnect the flexible printed cable (FPC) from the connector at the printhead.
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Figure 4-18. Disconnecting FPC
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Step 4:
Step 5:
FPC (Flexible Printed Cable) Removal
Remove the printer mechanism (Refer to Section 4.2.5.1 .).
Remove the
printhead (Refer to Section 4.2.5.2.).
Remove the
FPC at the bottom of the base frame.
Press the two tabs for the head cable guide at the bottom of the base frame, and remove
head cable holder.
Remove
FPC.
Base frame
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Head C;ble Holder
Figure 4-19. FPC Removal
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ASSEMBLY POINT
The
FPCS are taped to the base frame with a double-sided adhesive tape. Before retaping the FPC
to the base frame, use alcohol to clean the area where the adhesive stuck the FPC to the base frame.
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