4.1 Overview. Epson 680Pro - LQ B/W Dot-matrix Printer, Stylus Color 680

EPSON Stylus COLOR 680/777/777i

4.1 Overview

This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the Stylus

COLOR 680/777/777i. Unless otherwise specified, disassembly units or components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Things, if not strictly observed, that could result in injury or loss of life are described under the heading

“Warning”. Precautions for any disassembly or assembly procedures are described under the heading “CAUTION”. Chips for disassembling procedures are described under the heading “CHECK POINT”.

If the assembling procedure is different from the reversed procedure of the disassembling, the procedure is described under the heading “REASSEMBLY”.

Any adjustments required after disassembling the units are described under the heading

“ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”. When you have to remove any units or parts that are not described in this chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.

Read precautions described in the next section before starting.

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4.1.1 Precautions

See the precautions given under the handling “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the following column when disassembling or assembling EPSON Stylus COLOR 680/777/

777i.

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Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or assembling the printer.

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Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink gets in your eye, flush the eye with fresh water and see a doctor immediately.

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Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly.

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If ink comes into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.

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A lithium battery is installed on the main board of this printer. Be sure to observe the following instructions when serving the battery:

1. Keep the battery away from any metal or other batteries so that electrodes of the opposite polarity do not come in contact with each other.

2. Do not heat the battery or put it near fire.

3. Do not solder on any part of the battery. (Doing so may result in leakage of electrolyte from the battery, burning or explosion. The leakage may affect other devices close to the battery.)

4. Do not charge the battery. (An explosion may be generated inside the battery, and cause burning or explosion.)

5. Do not dismantle the battery. (The gas inside the battery may hurt your throat. Leakage, burning or explosion may also be resulted.)

6. Do not install the battery in the wrong direction. (This may cause burning or explosion.) n

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Dispose the used batteries according to government’s law and regulations.

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Wear gloves when disassembly and reassembly to protect sharp metal edges.

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