Center Platen

Removal

Switch off the product and remove the power cable.

1. Remove the Right Cover.

2. Remove the Left Cover.

3. Remove the Top Cover.

4. Remove the Service Station.

5. Remove the Middle Left Spittoons.

6. Remove one T-15 (Type P) screw that secures the Center Platen Gear.

7. Remove the Center Platen Gear from the Printer.

8. Remove one T-15 screw that secures the small Gear.

9. Remove the small Gear from the Printer.

10. Remove the two small Platen Gears by releasing the clips.

11. Remove two T-20 screws (Type Q) that secure the Gear Bracket.

12. Remove the Gear Bracket from the Printer.

13. Remove 79 T-10 screws (Type C) that secure the Center Platen.

14. Remove the Center Platen from the Printer.

Make sure you take note of the positions of the Foams located underneath the center Platen.

When reinstalling the parts, make sure you apply the grease (included with the support part) to the gears.

After installing the NEW Center Platen, make sure you perform the following Service Calibration: Paper Advance Calibration.

Installation of the Foams

Before installing the Center Platen, make sure you check the foams that are stuck on the Vacuum Beam. These foams should ONLY be changed if they are damaged. In the circumstance where they do need to be changed, use the following illustrations to guide you: