Epson LQ-570e - Using the Printer Software

EPSON LQ-570e/LQ-580 Revision C
Adjustment Adjustment and Resetting the Printer
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5.2 Adjustment and Resetting the Printer
5.2.1 Parallel Adjustment
The tool requred in the parallel adjustment is;
o Platen Parallelism Meauring Fixture #F735 (ASP Code: 1054655)
When the platen is replaced, the parallel adjustment must be performed in the following
order.
1. Set the release lever on the friction position (the most rear side.)
NOTE: Hole with chamfer must face up.
2. Insert CR Guide Shaft holding tool into the hole of CR Guide Shaft.
3. Move the carriage assembly to the center of the platen and then set Platen Parallelism
Measuring Fixture on the carriage assembly.
4. Move the carriage assembly to the right hand side until the center of the Meauring
Fixture locates at 80 Column then reset Fixture to “0” to push the reset button.
NOTE: Carriage assembly must be removed by the Timing Belt.
5. Move the carriage assembly to the left hand side until the center of Meauring Fixture
locates at 1st column, and read indicated value.
6. Repeat process 5 to 6 until indicated value becomes within 0.02mm.
(Difference between left and right must be less than 0.02mm.)
NOTE: During adjustment, the CR Shaft Gear must be held by CR Guide Shaft
Holding tool not to return.
Figure 5-1. Parallel Adjustment