Epson LQ 300 - Removing the Platen

Disassembly and Assembly
LQ+OO Service Manual
3.2.4.3 Removing the Platen
1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.4).
2. Remove the platen gmundingspring that secures the platen shaft.
3. Remove the 25 mm gear from the right frame.
4. Disengage the teeth of the 211 mm bushings and rotate them.
5. Rotate the platen and &move it.
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