SATO CL412E Replacing the Ribbon Drive Clutch Washers, List 6A, Open the Front Access Door

Section 6. Replacement Procedures

6.9 Replacing the Ribbon Drive Clutch Washers

Both the ribbon unwind and the rewind drive spindles incorporate a friction clutch assembly to control tension. The friction washers within these clutch assemblies are replaceable. The procedure is identical for both the rewind and the unwind clutch assemblies.

DISASSEMBLE:

STEP PROCEDURE

1.Switch the printer OFF and disconnect the power cable.

2.Raise the top access door and open the front access door. Remove the ribbon and label stock if installed. Fig. 6-23

3.Remove the following parts from the two spindle shafts (in order). List 6A and Figs. 6-24

NOTE: Disassemble one spindle at a time so that the other can be used for reference.

ITEM NO.	DESCRIPTION	QTY EACH ASSY
1	Locking Screw	1
2	Adjustment Nut	1
3	Stopper Collar	1
4	Spring	1
5	Disc	1
6	Oil-less Dry Metal	1
	Washer
7	Collar	2
8	Ribbon Boss	1
9A & 9B	Disc Plate (Different	1	RAISE THE TOP
	for 9A & 9B)
			ACCESS DOOR
10	Friction Washer	1
11	Hold Plate	1

List 6A

OPEN THE FRONT

ACCESS DOOR

Fig. 6-23

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