Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 - Page 159

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DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Disassembly and Assembly Procedure 159
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8. Disconnect the FFC from the PRINT HEAD.
9. While securing the FFC in the middle, attach the FFC & Tube Holder Jig to the
Top Cover.
Figure 4-131. Removing the FFC and attaching the FFC & Tube Holder Jig
10. Remove one plug of the tubes with a precision driver or a similar tool from the
Print Head, and wait for about 15 seconds until the ink flows back by the point
shown below and plug the tube back in place once.
11. Do the same procedure to the other tube of the same color and unplug the first tube
again, then put both tubes to the hook of the jig as shown in the figure.
12. Remove all the other tubes by doing the same procedure to the tubes of the same color.
Figure 4-132. Removing the tubes
C A U T I O N
 In the next step, make sure to secure the FFC & Tube Holder
Jig with a clip or tape to the Top Cover. Otherwise, the jig may
drop while working.
 An improved jig with anti-slip tapes pasted on the lower
branches of the jig is now available. For this improved version,
securing the jig is not necessary.
C A U T I O N
 Before proceeding to the next step, make sure to confirm the
first tube is plugged back in place firmly. Otherwise, ink will
spill when the other tube is unplugged.
 You may also remove the tubes by twisting the connector
90degrees to any direction and pulling it upwards.
FFC & Tube Holder Jig
Tape
FFC
Top Cover
As seen from the top
To make the reassembling operation easier, it is recommended to
connect the ink tubes and FFC before attaching the PRINT HEAD
to the carriage.
As seen from the top
Put the tubes here
As seen from the top
Check here for ink flow
As seen from the front
Plugs of tubes
Check
Point
PRINT HEAD