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Section 7: Replacement Procedures
3Loosen screw (2) to relieve tension on belt (1) by tension roller (3).
4Withdraw belt (1) from platen roller pulley (4), feed roller pulley (5), motor spindle (6), and tension roller (3).
5Apply replacement belt (1) onto motor spindle (6), feed roller pulley (5), platen roller pulley
(4) and tension roller (3) oriented as was removed.
6Adjust tension roller (3) to apply tension to belt (1) and secure using screw (2).
NOTE: More specific instructions on belt tension adjustment may be found in the Adjustment Procedures section of this manual.
7 Reattach right housing cover, restore power, and test cycle.
RIBBON BELT REPLACEMENT
The M10e Printer utilizes two timing belts coupled with toothed pulleys to provide drive distribution throughout the assembly. One belt is configured to transfer torque from a stepper motor to the platen and feed rollers. A second belt operates independently from the first and transfers torque from a second stepper motor to the ribbon rewind assembly.
1Switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord.
2Remove two screws (1, Figure
3Remove two screws (4) securing bracket (5) to ribbon frame (6).
4Withdraw bracket (5) along with collar (7) from ribbon frame (6).
NOTE: Leave the encoder wheel (8) and all components behind it, on the ribbon shaft without disassembly.
5 Withdraw timing belt (3) from pulley (9) and manipulate from motor (10).
NOTE: Since the belt will be discarded, it is recommended that it be cut to facilitate removal.
6 Apply replacement belt (3) onto spindle of motor (10) and pulley (9).
NOTE: Loosening the three motor mounting screws will provide additional space for belt installation onto motor spindle.
7 Apply bracket (5) with collar (7) to ribbon frame (6).
NOTE: When properly applied, the flange of the collar will rest against the inner surface of the bracket while the sleeve portion is inserted into the slot.
8 Secure bracket (5) to ribbon frame (6) using two screws (4).
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