While you are interacting with the printer like disassembly to remove some parts/units, you could meet very many the cables/FFCs is located around the products. You have to be careful with them or you will get more trouble. Click here to understand the routing Cables/FFCs on Epson XP-15000,15010,15080.
How to remove Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Printhead?
- Removing the CSIC Assy
- Removing the IC Guide
- Removing the Printhead
Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the CSIC Assy
- Remove the Housing Front Right.
- Remove the Housing Front Upper.
- Remove the Housing Left Assy.
- Remove the Housing Front Left.
- Move the CR Assy to the position shown in above picture: Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the CSIC Assy
- Remove the two screws securing the CSIC Assy.
- Disconnect the FFC from the CSIC Assy and then remove the CSIC Assy
"NOTE: Make sure the CSIC Assy is installed firmly without any gap between the CSIC Assy and the CR Assy."
Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the IC Guide
Do: Insert a flathead screwdriver between the IC Guide and the CR Assy, and release the two ribs by warping the IC Guide to remove it.
Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the Printhead
- Remove the four screws securing the Printhead.
- Disconnect the Head FFC from the Printhead to remove it
Warning:
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- When disassembling/reassembling the Printhead, be careful not to damage the Head FFC while working in a narrow space.
- When installing the Printhead, make sure the four corners are inserted fully, and then screw it in the order shown above.
How to remove Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 High Voltage Module?
- Removing the Housing Left Lower Assy
- Removing the Housing Right Lower Assy
- Removing the ASF Bank Assy
- Removing the High Voltage Module
Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the Housing Left Lower Assy
- Remove the Housing Front Right.
- Remove the Housing Front Upper.
- Remove the Housing Left Assy.
- Remove the Housing Front Left.
- Removing the Rail Guide Frame.
- Disconnect all cables/FFCs from the Main Board.
- Remove the eight screws securing the Housing Left Lower Assy.
- Release the dowel to remove the Housing Left Lower Assy.
Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the Housing Right Lower Assy
- Remove the two screws and remove the AC Inlet Cover.
- Release the AC Inlet Cable from the five hooks.
- Remove the seven screws securing the Housing Right Lower Assy.
- Disconnect the Ink Tube from the joint on the Waste Ink Tray by loosening the tube cramp with long nose pliers.
In the next step when detaching the Housing Right Lower Assy, you cannot remove it completely because the FFC is connected to the main body. - Release the dowel on the rear to remove the Housing Right Lower Assy.
- Peel off the Waste Ink CSIC Cable from the Damper Holder Frame.
Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the ASF Bank Assy
- Disconnect the FFC/Cable from the connectors (CN11, CN13) on the Sub Board.
- Remove the four screws and remove the ASF Bank Assy.
Epson XP 15000 15010 15080 Removing the High Voltage Module
- Disconnect the Electrode Plate Cable (red) and High Voltage Module Cable from the High Voltage Module on the bottom.
- To access the screw securing the High Voltage Module, remove the five screws securing the Rail Guide Left Assy, and slightly lift the assy.
- Remove the screw and remove the Hight Voltage Module
WARNING: The High Voltage Module is mounted on the bottom of the printer. You need to place the printer upside down when disassembling it, but there is a possibility of ink leakage. Therefore, take extra care not to contaminate the inside of the printer or the surroundings during removal.
In the process disassembly | remove Printhead, High Voltage Module, you may also meet some error too. Come to my posts to see how to fix Epson Xp15000,15010,15080 error message.