5 Replacement
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S84-ex/S86-ex Service Manual
5.11
Replacing the Ribbon End 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 Remove the gearbox from the printer.
Perform step 3 of Section 5.9.1 Replacing the Timing Belt of Gearbox.
5 Remove the print head from the printer.
Perform steps 3 through 6 of Section 5.2 Replacing the Print Head.
6 Remove the ribbon rewind spindle.
Refer to Section 5.16 Replacing the Torque Limiter for Ribbon Spindle.
7 On the front of the printer, remove two
screws
and the belt cover .
The cover on top of the print head assembly must
be removed to remove the belt cover.