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5. Remove the coil section of Torsion Spring 24.7 from the tab on the Left CR Shaft 
Mounting Plate with tweezers.
Figure 4-45. Removing the Torsion Spring 24.7 (1)
6. Remove Torsion Spring 24.7 from the CR Scale by the following procedure:
6-1. Stand the coil section.
6-2. Lower the coil section downwards to remove Foot 1 from the notch on the 
Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate.
6-3. Turn the coil section counterclockwise.
6-4. Remove Torsion Spring 24.7 from the hole on the CR Scale.
Figure 4-46. Removing the Torsion Spring 24.7 (2)7. Turn the CR Scale 90º, and remove it from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Mounting 
Plate.
Figure 4-47. Removing the CR Scale
Left CR Shaft 
Mounting PlateTorsion Spring 24.7
Tab
Step 6-1
Step 6-2
Step 6-3
Foot 1
Notch
Tab 
						

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4.4.3  Printhead / CSIC Assy1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. 
(Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR 
Tray Base (p.73))
3. Open the Ink Cartridge Cover.
4. Cut the Hinge, Cover Cartridge with a nipper or a similar tool and remove the 
upper part of the Hinge, Cover Cartridge.
5. Remove the Ink Cartridge Cover from the Carriage Unit.
6. Disengage the hook from the lower part of the Hinge, Cover Cartridge using a pair 
of Tweezers and remove the lower part of the Hinge, Cover Cartridge.
Figure 4-51. Removing the Hinge, Cover Cartridge
Pass the CR Scale through the slot on the CR Encoder.
Figure 4-48. Reinstalling the CR Scale (1)
Set the left end of the CR Scale with the black mark facing 
upwards.
Figure 4-49. Reinstalling the CR Scale (2)
Place the right end of the CR Scale correctly so that it is not 
hooked onto the Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate.
Figure 4-50. Reinstalling the CR Scale (3)
CR EncoderCR ScaleCR Scale Black Mark
CR Scale
Hooked Portion OK
NG

So as not to damage the FFC, do not use any tools with the sharp 
ends when removing the Cable Holder.
Hinge, Cover Cartridge 
lower part
Hook
Ink Cartridge Cover
Hinge, Cover 
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7. Disengage the two hooks that secure the Ink Guide and remove the Ink Guide from 
the Cartridge Unit.
Figure 4-54. Removing the Ink Guide



The Hinge, Cover Cartridge can not be removed without damaging 
it. Whenever replacing the Printhead, the Hinge, Cover Cartridge 
must be also replaced with a new one. 
Figure 4-52. Hinge, Cover CartridgeEngage the two dowels of the Ink Cartridge Cover with the 
installation holes on the Carriage Unit and Hinge, Cover Cartridge 
(one each).
Figure 4-53. Reinstalling the Ink Cartridge Cover
Hinge, Cover 
Cartridge
Dowels
Ink Cartridge Cover
DowelsInstallation holes
Ink Guide
Hook 
						

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8. Peel off a piece of acetate tape and disconnect the CSIC FFC from the connector 
on the CSIC Board. 
9. Disengage the Cable Holder from the hook and remove it.
Figure 4-55. Removing the CSIC Assy (1)10. Using the special tool (see p.71) disengage the two hooks of the CSIC Assy on the 
right and left on the rear of the Carriage Unit and remove the CSIC Assy upward.
Figure 4-56. Removing the CSIC Assy (2)
Before performing the following procedure, be sure to disconnect 
the CSIC FFC from the connector on the CSIC board. If not, the 
CSIC Assy can not be removed, and the CSIC FFC may be 
damaged.
Cable Holder
Hook
ConnectorCSIC FFC
Acetate tape
CSIC Assy 
CSIC Assy Hooks
Rear of Carriage Unit 
Hooks 
						

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11. Remove the three C.B.P. M2.6 x 8 that secure the Printhead using the Phillips 
Screw Driver, No.1, and vertically lift the Printhead to remove it.
Figure 4-57. Removing the Printhead
12. Remove the two Head FFCs from the Printhead.
Figure 4-58. Remove the Head FFC
7) C.B.P. M2.6x8
(3±0.5 kgf.cm)
1
23
Head
Printhead 
Head FFCs
Confirm that the pad is attached at the position in Figure 4-59.
Figure 4-59. Attaching the Pad
The Printhead must be installed with its positioning holes 
aligned with the guide pins of the Carriage Unit.
Figure 4-60. Reinstalling the Printhead (1)







After replacing or removing the Printhead, always make the required 
adjustments referring to the following.
“Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.137)”
Pad
Guide pins
Positioning holes 
						

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4.4.4  Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Disconnect the PictBridge cable from connector CN1 on the Main Board.
3. Disconnect the High Voltage Module cable from connector CN25 on the Main 
Board. 
Figure 4-61. Removing the Lower Housing and Printer Mechanism
4. Grip both ends of the two Ink Tube Fasteners with your fingers, slide them in the 
direction of the arrows, and pull out the Waste Ink Tubes from the two Ink Tubes.
5. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secures the electrode cable on the Front 
Paper Guide and remove the electrode cable.
6. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 10 screw and the C.B.S. (P2) M3 x 10 screw that secure 
the Shield Plate Holder, and remove the Shield Plate Holder.
7. Remove the five screws and one washer that secure the Printer Mechanism. (four 
C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws, one P.W.,4.3 x 0.8 x 8 washer attached with one of the 
C.B.P. screws, and one C.B.S. (P2) M3 x 10 screw)Figure 4-62. Screws that Secure the Printer Mechanism
following steps, be extremely careful not to If having trouble 
disassembling, Module Cover to make the work easier. (refer to 
4.3.3 High Voltage Module Step2 (p87) .)
PictBridge cable CN1
CN25
High Voltage Module cable
1
34
4) C.B.P. M3x8
(6±1 kgf.cm)
Step 5
Fastener
Step 4Waste Ink Tube
Ink TubeFastener
2
1) C.B.P. M3x10
(6±1 kgf.cm)
Printer Mechanism
Electrode cable
1) C.B.P. M3x10
(6±1 kgf.cm)
5
3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10 & 
P.W.,4.3 x 0.8 x 8
(6±1 kgf.cm)
Left Rear
Shield Plate Holder
Step 6
1) C.B.P. M3x10
(6±1 kgf.cm)
3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10
(6±1 kgf.cm)Right Rear
AB
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8. Lift the Printer Mechanism grasping it by the holding positions with your hands, 
and remove it from the Lower Housing.
When performing the following step, make sure to grasp the Printer 
Mechanism by the specified positions shown below. Otherwise, the 
frames may become deformed.
Figure 4-63. Handling the Printer MechanismInsert the Waste Ink Tube as shown in the figure below, and 
secure it firmly with the Fastener. (refer to Figure 4-62 & 
Figure 4-64)
Figure 4-64. Installing the Ink Tubes
Confirm that the PictBridge cable and the Waste Ink Tube do 
not get caught in the Printer Mechanism.
Holding Positions0 Digit Side Ink Tube joint 130 Digit Side Ink Tube
0 Digit Side Waste Ink Tube 
(Longer) 130 Digit Side Waste Ink Tube 
(Shorter)
Install the Printer Mechanism to the Lower Housing as follows. 
(refer to Figure 4-62)
1. Align the guide pins (x2) with the positioning holes as shown 
below.
Figure 4-65. Reinstalling the Printer Mechanism
2. Place the 
Printer Mechanism
 on the Lower Housing and 
secure the Shield Plate Holder and the Printer Mechanism 
with the screw (A).
3. Verify the Printer Mechanism and Lower Housing are 
tightly engaged (no rattling), and then secure the Shield Plate 
Holder to the Lower Housing.
4. Secure the Printer Mechanism and Lower Housing with 
screws (x5). (Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 
4-62)
5. Secure the electrode cable to the Front Paper Guide with the 
screw.
Right Rear
Left Rear
Positioning hole
and guide pin
Positioning hole
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4.4.5  Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit1.Remove the Printhead / CSIC Assy. (p.92)
2.Remove the CR Scale. (p.90)
3.Remove the LED Board. (p.86)
4.Remove the APG Assy. (p.89)
5. Rotate the PG Cam (Right) to adjust its positions other than PG++ downside.
Figure 4-67. Adjusting the PG Cam
Attach the Label, Ink Position;B at the position in the figure 
below.
Figure 4-66. Attaching the Label, Ink Position;B 







After replacing the Printer Mechanism, always make the required 
adjustments referring to the following.
“Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.137)”
6mm
2mm
Label, Ink Position;B 
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6. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Frame Support Plate (Left), 
and remove it.
Figure 4-68. Removing the Left Frame Support Plate7. Remove the foot of Left PG Torsion Spring from tab A, and remove the coil 
section from tab B to remove Left PG Torsion Spring from the Main Frame.
Figure 4-69. Removing the Left PG Torsion Spring
8. Remove the foot of Right PG Torsion Spring from tab A, and remove the coil 
section from tab B to remove the Right PG Torsion Spring from the Main Frame.
Figure 4-70. Removing the Right PG Torsion Spring
Insert the Left Frame Support Plate into the notch on the Main 
Frame. See Figure 4-68.
Align the two tabs on the Main Frame and the tab on the Paper 
EJ Frame Assy with the three positioning holes on the Frame 
Support Plate (Left). See Figure 4-68.

Align the tab (rear side) of the Left Frame Support Plate with the 
outside of the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate. See Figure 4-68.
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-68
1
2
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(8±1 kgf.cm)Tab
Tabs
Left Frame Support Plate
Paper EJ Frame Assy
Notch
Left PG Torsion Spring
Tab A
Tab B
Right PG Torsion Spring
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9. Remove CR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring from the tab and notch on the 
Main Frame, and pull out the spring in the direction of the arrow.
Figure 4-72. Removing CR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring10. Remove the extension spring for the Driven Pulley Holder from the Main Frame 
and the tab on the Drive Pulley Holder with needle-nose pliers.
Figure 4-73. Removing the Extension Spring for the Driven Pulley Holder
11. Slide Driven Pulley Holder to the right end of the notch on the Main Frame, and 
Remove the Driven Pulley Holder toward you.
Figure 4-74. Removing the Driven Pulley Holder
Place the feet of Left PG Torsion Spring and Right PG Torsion 
Spring on the Carriage Shaft.
Figure 4-71. Reinstalling PG Torsion SpringsInsert the foot of CR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring into the 
notch on the Main Frame (rear side). (See Figure 4-72.)
Foot
Left Side
Foot
Right Side
TabCR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring
Notch
Notch (rear side)
Tabs
Extension spring for the 
Driven Pulley Holder
Driven Pulley Holder
Driven Pulley 
Driven Pulley Holder