SATO 200i manual 9a, Gap Sensor Replacement

Unit 7: Replacement Procedures

GAP SENSOR REPLACEMENT

1Switch off the printer and remove power supply.

2Remove the front housing cover.

NOTE: Figure 9-1 of the Charts & Diagrams unit provides guidance on housing cover removal.

3 Open the top housing cover to access the gap sensor (Figure 7-9a).

Sensor Bracket

Head

Bracket

Driver

Sensor Guide

Sensor

Bracket

Print Head

Guide

Driver

Shaft

Figure 7-9a, Gap Sensor Replacement

4Insert a flat driver into the slots of the sensor guide and pry upward to remove.

5Insert a flat driver between the print head bracket and the sensor bracket and pry outward to detach.

6Perform step 4 for each end of the print head until it is removed Figure 7-9b).

7Disconnect the defective sensor from the main circuit board and detach from the sensor bracket.

8Connect the replacement sensor to the main circuit board, the sensor bracket, and the sensor guide.

9Reapply the print head and the sensor guide to the printer chassis.

10 Install all removed housing covers and test print.

NOTE: Figure 9-1 of the Charts & Diagrams unit provides guidance on housing cover installation.

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