Section 8: Adjustment Procedures

TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT

The following procedure covers the adjustment of all timing belts within the printer. Not included, is the adjustment procedure for the optional cutter assembly. However, the adjustment technique is exactly the same as here. Remove the cutter assembly to gain access to its belts.

1Switch the printer off and disconnect the power supply cord.

2Open/remove the top, right, and left housing covers.

NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance on housing cover removal.

3Loosen two screws (1, Figure 8-6) and manipulate motor (2) as required to tighten motor belt (3). Retighten screws (1).

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Figure 8-6, Tightening Timing Belts

4Loosen two screws (4) and manipulate bracket (5) as required to tighten feed roller belt (6). Retighten screws (4).

5Loosen two screws (7) and manipulate bracket (8) as required to tighten platen roller belt

(9). Retighten screws (7).

CAUTION: STEP 6 SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY FACTORY

PERSONNEL. THIS ADJUSTMENT MAY MAKE MATTERS WORSE BY

AFFECTING RIBBON REWIND ANGLE AND CAUSING RIBBON

WRINKLING.

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SATO M84PRO service manual Timing Belt Adjustment, Tightening Timing Belts