Brother P-Touch PT-1180 - Chapter II Mechanisms

CONTENTS
CHAPTER II MECHANISM................................................................................ II-1
2.1 THEORY OF OPERATION ................................................................................... II-1
2.1.1 Print Mechanism ............................................................................................ II-1
2.1.2 Platen Roller, (Tape Feed) Sub Roller Setting & Retracting Mechanism......... II-2
2.1.3 Tape & Ribbon Feed Mechanism.................................................................... II-3
2.1.4 Tape Cutter Mechanism ................................................................................. II-5
2.1.5 Cutter Safety Lock Mechanism....................................................................... II-6
2.1.6 Interlock Mechanism of the Roller Holder ....................................................... II-7
2.2 DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY......................................................................... II-8
2.2.1 Disassembly Procedure.................................................................................. II-8
[ 1 ] Removing the cassette cover ASSY, the tape cassette and the batteries..... II-8
[ 2 ] Removing the bottom cover, the cutter case ASSY and the board............... II-9
[ 3 ] Removing the frame ASSY ......................................................................... II-10
[ 4 ] Removing the terminal press cover ............................................................. II-13
[ 5 ] Removing the battery terminals................................................................... II-14
[ 6 ] Removing the sub PCB ............................................................................... II-15
[ 7 ] Removing the main PCB and the rubber 41 key
(PT-1100/1130/1170/1180/11Q/ST-1150).................................................... II-16
[ 8 ] Removing the main PCB, the rubber 40 key and the jog dial
(PT-1250/1160) ........................................................................................... II-17
2.2.2 Reassembly Procedure .................................................................................. II-18
[ 1 ] Installing the rubber 41 key and main PCB (PT-1100/1130/1170/1180/11Q/
ST-1150)..................................................................................................... II-18
[ 2 ] Installing the jog dial, the rubber 40 key and the main PCB
(PT-1250/1160) ........................................................................................... II-19
[ 3 ] Installing the sub PCB ................................................................................. II-20
[ 4 ] Installing the battery terminals..................................................................... II-21
[ 5 ] Installing the terminal press cover ............................................................... II-21
[ 6 ] Installing the frame ASSY............................................................................ II-22
[ 7 ] Installing the cutter case ASSY, board and the bottom cover....................... II-25