SATO S84 ex - Adjusting the Timing Belt Tension (Gearbox)

4 Checking and Performing Printer Adjustments
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S84-ex/S86-ex Service Manual
4.8 Adjusting the Timing Belt Tension
(Gearbox)
Required tool:
• Phillips screwdriver
1 Make sure that the printer is in power off mode, then disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.
2 Open the rear housing covers of the printer.
Refer to Section 5.1.1 Opening the Rear Housing Cover for details.
3 Locate the gearbox  as shown below.
4 Loosen the screw  of the tension bracket A, the screw  of the tension bracket B 
and the screw  of the tension link.
Important: Do not remove the screws.
The tension of the timing belts will be adjusted automatically by the spring pressure.
5 Tighten the screws that were loosened in step 4.
6 If the tension of the timing belt is not enough, replace the timing belt.
Refer to Section 5.9.1 Replacing the Timing Belt of Gearbox for details.
7 Perform the assembly with the reverse procedure.
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