PN 9001024
Rev. B Jan. 2000
Page 6-22
SATO CL608 & CL612 SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION 6 – Replacement Procedures
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.
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. 6-44
3. Remove the following parts from the two spindle shafts (in order).
List 6A and Figs. 6-45 through 6-48
NOTE: Disassemble one spindle at a time so that the other can be
used for reference.
Fig. 6-44
REMOVE RIBBON
AND LABEL STOCK
DISASSEMBLE
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List 6-A
6-9 Replacing the Ribbon Drive Clutch Washers