Epson C I - 4 0 5 0 Printer User Manual


 
Maintenance
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Replacement of the Platen
The platen needs to be replaced after approximately 800,000 pages (see Page
Counter (PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3).
To Remove the Platen (2)
1. Remove the output stacker (only printer CI - 4050).
2. Lift and remove the top cover.
3. Remove the ribbon cassette.
4. Switch the printer OFF.
5. Position the print head to the very right.
6. Release the green plastic platen clamp (1) on the left platen mounting.
7. Move platen (2) approximately 10 mm to the left, lift the left end of the platen
free off its mounting and withdraw the platen from the right mounting.
8. Lift the platen to the left underneath the print head and take it out.