Epson XP 15000,15010,15080 cautions when disassembling/reassembling

This section describes Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 common cautions when disassembling/reassembling these products.
Before disassembling/reassembling the printer including this product, be sure to read “Safety Precautions” and this section.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 cautions when handling parts

contain: AC Shield Plate, ASF Rear Gears and Main Frame Assy

1.  When handling new parts for replacement, take care not to contaminate or damage them.
2.  When disassembling/reassembling the parts, take care not to damage the FFCs/cables/Ink tube if there is a possibility of coming into contact with them.
3.  When reassembling the product, take care not to let components of the unit come off.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 cautions when reassembling

When installing parts, take care not to damage them when securing them by tightening screws

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 cautions when applying grease

Do not lubricate any part other than those specified. If grease is applied on such a part, wipe it off completely.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for External parts

Confirm visually that there are no scratches, dirt, and gaps.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Moving parts

After reassembling, confirm that there are no abnormal noises and they work smoothly.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Timing belts

1.  Take care not to fold them during installation.
2.  Confirm that it is installed properly onto the transmissive sections of the pinion gear/driven roller.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Motors

Take care not to damage the pinion gears.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Sensors

1.  Take care not to touch the detector sections.
2.  As for the encoder Sensor used with a circular scale, the photo sensor section should be set over the encoded area of the circular scale.
3.  Take care not to get injured by the sharp ends of the board terminal on the back of the circuit boards when handling the sensors or the peripheral parts.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Scales

1.  Take care not to touch the encoded area.
2.  Install it with the black triangular section down. (CR Scale only)
3.  Wipe off alcohol before installing. (CR Scale only)
4.  Confirm that they do not touch the photo sensors after installation.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Waste ink pads

1.  Take care not to stain your hands with the waste ink soaked in the ink pads. If ink comes into contact with your hands, wash it off with water immediately.
2.  Take care not to stain the printer’s parts with the waste ink soaked in the ink pads. If ink comes into contact with the parts, wash it off.
   • (Especially, pay attention to Paper Guide Front/Lower Porous Pad)

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for FFCs

1.  Be sure to insert them to their connectors on the boards as far as they will go without any loose connection such as a half-way or slant connection.
2.  Route them along their routing paths.
3.  If the double-sided tape that secures the FFCs is not strong enough to secure them, make sure to replace the tape and secure the FFCs firmly

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Gears

When installing gears, pay attention to the following:

•  The gear section should not be damaged.
•  No foreign material is attached.
•  No grease is attached on any parts other than those specified.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for PF rollers

Do not touch rollers for paper feeding when handling them.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for One Time parts

After removing One Time parts specified in this manual, do not reuse them, but be sure to replace them with new ones.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for Inksystem

1.  Take care not to stain your hands with ink.
2.  When you connect the ink tube to another part, insert the ink tube up to the root of the joint to prevent ink leakage and secure the tube with the tube clamp.
3.  If it’s hard to insert the ink tube to the joint, apply CR06 to the inserting part of the ink tube.

Epson XP 15000, 15010, 15080 disassembly/reassembly cautions for MAC Address Label on PS Assy

1.  Take care not to stain or damage it.
2.  When replacing the printer mechanism, attach the Main Board and the part with the MAC address label to the new printer mechanism.