EPSON Stylus Photo R260/R265/R270, R360/R380/R390 Revision B
Disassembly/Assembly Disassembly of the Printer Mechanism 108
4.5.13   Upper Paper Guide
 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
All exterior parts/ All control boards / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism / CR Scale 
/ APG Unit / Printhead / Ink System / ASF Unit
 Removal procedure
1. Remove the three springs from the rear side, disengage the five hooks and 
remove the Upper Paper Guide from the Main Frame. 
Figure 4-154.  Removing the Upper Paper Guide (1)
2.
Remove the Upper paper Guide pressing   part to lower the tip of the PE 
Sensor Lever. 
Figure 4-155.  Removing the Upper Paper Guide (2)
C A U T I O N
 Be sure to follow the procedure below to remove the Upper 
Paper Guide to avoid damaging the PE Sensor Lever. 
 It is recommended to place a transparent sheet between the 
Upper and Front Paper Guides to avoid scratching the roller.
 Do not touch the roller surface with bare hands as it can 
adversely affect the print quality. 
C H E C K
P O I N T
Refer to the Orientation Definition below for the directions 
indicated in the following procedures.
•“4.1.6 Orientation Definition (p.61)”
[Rear side]
Spring
C H E C K
P O I N T
The figure below is the Upper Paper Guide. The two thin shafts 
indicated with the arrows are likely to break, however, the Upper 
Paper Guide does not need to be replaced even if the shafts become 
broken. Because the shafts do not go on the bushings of the Printer 
Frame.
When installing the Spring, check the tip position of the spring and 
secure it firmly.   (Fig.4-154)
Upper Paper Guide
Removal Direction
Press
Tip
PE Sensor Lever
Do not touch with bare hands.