5 Replacement
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S84-ex/S86-ex Service Manual
5.10
Replacing the Ribbon Sensor
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 top cover of the printer.
CAUTION
Open the top cover fully to prevent accidental drop of the cover.
3 Open the rear housing covers from the printer.
Refer to Section 5.1.1 Opening the Rear Housing Cover for details.
4 Disconnect the ribbon feed sensor
cable .
5 On the front of the printer, remove the
thumbscrew attached to the cover
on top of the print head assembly.
Remove the cover and place it aside.
6 Remove two screws and the belt
cover .