Epson Stylus 1500 - Middle Frame Unit Removal

Middle Frame Unit Removal
1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See page 3-9.)
2. Remove the carriage unit. (See page 3-22.)
3. Remove the paper eject frame unit. (See page 3-24.)
4. Remove the base frame. (See page 3-26.)
5. Remove the paper eject drive unit. (See page 3-27.)
6. Remove the paper feed roller unit. (See page 3-31.)
7.
Remove 2 (CBS 3 × 6) screws securing the middle frame to the bottom frame and the
(CBS 3 × 6) screw securing the middle frame to the paper pickup guide frame.
8. Remove the middle frame unit by pulling it forward and then upward.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY POINT
Assemble the middle frame unit so it fits the bottom frame completely.
CAUTION
❒ Do not place the cables between the sub frame and the bottom frame.
❒ Never touch the white PF gears. Handling them will cause damage or contamination that
will affect print quality.
CBS 3 x 6
Middle Frame Unit
Bottom Frame
ASF Transmission Ratchet
Paper Pickup
Guide Frame
Figure 3-29. Removing the Middle Frame Unit
Disassembly and Assembly
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