Section 7: Replacement Procedures
10 Secure heat plate (6) and damper (5) respectively to motor (1) using two screws (4).
NOTE: The damper and heat sink require mounting in specific orientation.
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11Reconnect wiring harness (3) to motor (1).
12Apply motor (1) against the printer frame oriented so that their mounting orifices are aligned.
13Apply drive belt to motor spindle and secure to frame using two screws (2).
14Adjust belt tension on motor (1) as required in accordance with its relative procedure.
15Reconnect power supply cord, test cycle, and reattach/close all covers.
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PLATEN ROLLER REPLACEMENT
The platen roller is considered to be a high wear component due to its treading against the print media. This treading contact will eventually wear grooves into the rubber material and negatively effect print output.
1Switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord.
2Open or remove the front, top, right, and left housing covers.
NOTE: Figures
3Remove ribbon and media to provide free access to platen roller (1, Figure
4Loosen or remove screw (2) securing clamp (3) to right roller spindle.
5Remove
6Withdraw pulley (5) from left platen roller spindle and inner belt (not shown).
7Loosen screw and clamp (not shown) on the left end of roller spindle.
8Withdraw platen roller (1) along with left and right bushings (6) and gear (7) from the printer.
9Assemble replacement roller as required with gear (7) and bushings (6).
NOTE: The bushings must be installed onto the ends of platen roller with their flanged sides oriented outward. The cog must be installed so its wider sleeve is oriented outward.
10Insert the long spindle of platen roller (1) into housing frame so that it protrudes to the drive side.
11Allow platen roller (1) to be suspended with its bushings (6) nested on the printer frame.
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