SATO S84 ex - Removing the Housing Cover

4 Checking and Performing Printer Adjustments
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6 Set the motor plate of the ribbon motors so that the screws are on the marked position
as shown.
Setting the motor to the standard position provides a standard tension applied on the timing belt.
7 Check if there is enough tension applied on the timing belt of the ribbon motors. If not,
continue step 8 and step 9 for further adjustment.
8 Move each motor plate in such a way that reasonable tension is applied on the timing
belt. Tighten the screws to set the position.
9 If the tension of the timing belt is not enough, replace the timing belt.
Refer to Section 5.9.2 Replacing the Timing Belt of Ribbon Motors for details.
10 Perform the assembly with the reverse procedure.
Ribbon rewind motor Ribbon supply motor
The standard position of the motor screws.
Move the motor plate in the arrow direction to increase the tension pull on the timing belt.
Ribbon rewind motor
Ribbon supply motor
Optional ribbon saver motor