SATO CL608e/CL612e manual Replacing the Ribbon Drive Clutch Washers, List 6-A

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 off-wind and the on-wind clutch assemblies.

DISASSEMBLE

STEP PROCEDURE

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

2.Raise the main cover and remove the ribbon and label stock if installed. Fig. 6-40

3.Remove the following parts from the two spindle shafts (in order). List 6A and Figs. 6-41 through 6-44

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)	REMOVE RIBBON
	Oil-less Dry
6		(1)	AND LABEL STOCK
	Metal Washer
7	Collar	(3)
8	Ribbon Boss	(1)
9A & 9B	Disc Plate	(1)
	(each assy different)
10	Friction Washer	(1)
11	Hold Plate	(1)
		List 6-A	Fig. 6-40

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