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Intermec EasyCoder PC4—Service Manual 31
Chapter 4 —Print Fram
Ribbon Takeup Drive Train
e ribbon takeup assembly is driven by the stepper motor via a train of
gears. ere is a spring-loaded arm with two connected gears under the
ribbon takeup. e rear gear engages the gear wheel of the ribbon takeup,
whereas the other gear engages the gear train in the base frame when the
print frame is in closed and locked position. is implies that the ribbon
takeup can be rotated freely in both directions when the print frame is in
open position, but only in one direction when it is closed.
ere are no facilities for adjustments.
Spring
Arm
Gears (2)
E-rings (2)
Bolt