Epson Stylus Pro 7450 User Manual
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Maintenance and Transportation261 Replacing the Paper Cutter When the paper cutter does not cut cleanly, it may be blunt and require replacement. w Warning: Be careful not to cut yourself while replacing the paper cutter. To check the product code of the Auto Cutter Spare Blade, see “Consumable Products” on page 363. To replace the paper cutter, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. Press the Menu r button to enter Menu mode. 3. Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to display MAINTENANCE, and then press the Menu r button. 4. Press the Paper Feed d button or Paper Feed u button to display CUTTER REPLACEMENT. 5. Press the Menu r button. EXECUTE is displayed on the LCD panel, then press the Enter button. c Caution: Never move the paper cutter holder by hand. Otherwise, damage to your printer may occur.
Maintenance and Transportation262 6. When the paper cutter holder stops at the replacement position, OPEN FRONT COVER TO SEE CUTTER REPLACEMENT LABEL appears. Open the front cover. 7. When SEE LABEL TO REPLACE CUTTER appears on the LCD panel, push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the right to open the casing.
Maintenance and Transportation263 c Caution: ❏Do not touch the circuit board attached to the print head when replacing the cutter blade. ❏Be careful not to touch the parts highlighted below; otherwise, the printer may be damaged. 8. Slowly take your finger off the side pin. The paper cutter raises so it can be removed. Note: Be careful not to let the cutter or the spring coil pop out of the casing.
Maintenance and Transportation264 9. Carefully remove the old cutter from the printer. 10. Remove the new paper cutter from its package. 11. Make sure the spring coil is inside the cutter holder and if necessary, reinstall the coil. 12. Fully insert the new cutter into the paper cutter holder in the direction as shown below.
Maintenance and Transportation265 13. Push in the side pin while turning the paper cutter cover to the left to close the casing. 14. Make sure that CLOSE FRONT COVER is displayed, then close the front cover. The cutter holder moves to the home (far right) position. 15. Wait until READY appears on the LCD panel. Paper cutter replacement is complete.
Maintenance and Transportation266 Attaching the Manual Cutter Unit To attach the manual cutter unit, follow the steps below. Note: A manual cutter unit has either two or three holes on each side. The illustration used here is a manual cutter unit with three holes. The instructions are the same, except as noted. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Using the screwdriver, loosen the four screws (silver ones) on the platen and then remove them. Note: Do not loosen the black screws.
Maintenance and Transportation267 3. Hold the cutter unit, and hook its left side to the left square hole on the platen. 4. Similarly, hook the other side to the right square hole on the platen. 5. Secure the cutter unit with the four screws you removed in step 2. Use the second and third holes from the top.
Maintenance and Transportation268 Note: ❏If your manual cutter unit has only two holes on each side, use the lower hole to secure the cutter unit with the screw. Keep the other two screws and do not lose them. ❏If you are not using the cutter blade unit, fully slide it to the left so that it will not damage your print data. ❏See the Manual Paper Cutter Unit manual shipped with your Manual Paper Cutter Unit for “Using the Manual Cutter Unit”. Removing the Manual Cutter Unit Remove the manual cutter unit when you transport the printer. 1. Using the screw driver, loosen the screws on the platen. 2. Unhook and remove the cutter from the printer. 3. Secure the four screws you removed on the platen.
Maintenance and Transportation269 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operation in its top condition, clean it thoroughly if it becomes soiled. w Warning: Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer. c Caution: ❏Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. ❏Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. ❏Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. ❏Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed. See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 316.
Maintenance and Transportation270 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the lights are off, and then unplug the power cord. Leave the printer for a minute. c Caution: Do not touch the following parts; otherwise, printouts may be soiled. 2. Open the front cover and use a soft, clean cloth to carefully clean away any dust or dirt inside the printer. Wipe the gray part by following the directions of the arrows. Roller Ink absorption Print head guide