SATO CL608e/CL612e manual Replacing the Stepper Motor, Remove, Detach Connector From Circuit Board

Section 6. Replacement Procedures

6.5 Replacing the Stepper Motor

The Stepper Motor is used to transmit motion to the print mechanism for precise print positioning. The stepper motor transmits torque to the label feed roller, the platen roller, the ribbon feed roller, and the ribbon rewind spindle via a series of toothed timing belts and gears.

STEP PROCEDURE

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

2.Remove (3) screws holding the left side cover to the printer. Raise the access door and loosen the (2) screws on the inside top of the printer. Lift off the left side cover to expose the main PCB. Fig. 6-1

3.Remove (3) mounting screws holding the stepper motor to the frame. Detach the motor from the belt. Fig. 6-16

4.Detach the motor cable connector from the main circuit board. Fig. 6-17

5.Remove pulley unit from old motor and inspect for wear. Replace if necessary before reinstalling. Fig. 6-18

6.Install replacement motor and belt. Belt will self adjust. Refer to Section 5.8. Attach motor cable connector to main circuit board.

7.	Replace the left side cover and	Fig. 6-16
		REMOVE (3)
	reconnect the power cable.	MOUNTING SCREWS

DETACH CONNECTOR

FROM CIRCUIT BOARD

Fig. 6-18

Fig. 6-17	REMOVE PULLEY FROM OLD
	UNIT AND TRANSFER OR
	REPLACE IF NECESSARY

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