Epson LX-300+ Service Manual

LX-300+/1170 Revision C
Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly and Assembly 74
4.2.1 Printhead Removal
1. Remove the cover of the printer.
2. Remove 1 screw (C.P.B., Screw, 3x14 F/ZN; Torque 0.59-0.78N.m) securing the
printhead to the carriage assembly.
3. Lift the printhead a little bit. Unlatch 2 hooks securing the printhead FFC to carriage
unit.
4. Remove FFC from the printhead.
Figure4-1. Printhead Removal
C A U T I O N
Check if the printer is powered off before removing the printhead.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
When the printhead is replaced, perform the platen gap adjustment.
Carriage Assembly
Printhead
C.P.B., Screw, 3x14 F/ZN
FFC

Epson LX-300+ Specifications

General

Emulation	Epson ESC/P, IBM PPDS
Print Method	9-pin, impact dot matrix
Interface	Parallel
Paper Handling	Friction feed
Dimensions	366 x 275 x 159 mm
Paper Width	4 - 10 inches