Section 1- Introduction
General Information ................................................ 1-1
About This Manual .............................................. 1-1
Model Variations ................................................. 1-2
Technical Assistance ......................................... 1-2
Theory of Operation ................................................. 1-3
General ............................................................... 1-3
Faults .................................................................. 1-4
EZ-Bags® and Film Materials ............................. 1-5
Thermal Transfer Ribbon .................................... 1-5
Specifications ........................................................... 1-6
Machine Specifications ....................................... 1-6
Packaging Specifications .................................... 1-6
Machine Dimensions ........................................... 1-6
Section 2 – Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule ............................................ 2-1
Daily Maintenance .......................................... 2-1
Annual Maintenance ........................................... 2-1
Cleaning .................................................................... 2-2
General ............................................................... 2-2
Cleaning the Printhead and Film Feed Rollers.... 2-3
Machine Adjustments .............................................. 2-5
Adjusting the Pinch Roller ................................... 2-5
Checking Belt Tension ........................................ 2-6
Checking Belt Tension ........................................ 2-7
Sharp SX™ with Printer ...................................... 2-8
Section 3 – Component Repair
Electrical Assembly ................................................ 3-1
Pressure Jaw and Film Feed Motor Controllers...3-1
Fuses .................................................................. 3-6
24VDC Power Supply ......................................... 3-8
Line Filter .......................................................... 3-16
Main Power Switch (RED)................................. 3-20
Transformers ..................................................... 3-22
Aromat PLC ...................................................... 3-27
Aromat PLC Battery .......................................... 3-28
Color Touch Screen .......................................... 3-30
Cooling Fan ....................................................... 3-33
Solid State Relay .............................................. 3-35
Grey Relay 24V ................................................ 3-39
Red Relay 24V .................................................. 3-41
Printer GPIO Board ........................................... 3-44
Printer Performance Logic Board ...................... 3-45
Printer Power Supply Board .............................. 3-46
24 VDC Fan Assembly...................................... 3-48
Laminated White Ribbon Cable ........................ 3-49
Datamax LCD Module....................................... 3-51
Printhead Stepper Drive .................................... 3-53
Film Feed Assembly .............................................. 3-56
Photoelectric Sensor ......................................... 3-56
Film Feed Motor Drive Belt ............................... 3-60
Film Feed Roller Drive Belt ............................... 3-61
Platen Roller Drive Belt ..................................... 3-63
Film Feed Roller ............................................... 3-67
Platen Roller ..................................................... 3-69
Film Feed Drive Motor ...................................... 3-72
Cradle Lock Cams ............................................ 3-74
Printhead Cradle Assembly .................................. 3-76
Ribbon Rewind Assembly ................................. 3-76
Ribbon Rewind Motor ....................................... 3-76
Primary Ribbon Drive Belt ................................. 3-79
DC Roller Clutch ............................................... 3-81
Secondary Ribbon Drive Belt ............................ 3-83
Adjustable Slip Clutch ....................................... 3-87
Printhead Position Assembly
................................... 3-89
Printhead Position Motor ................................... 3-89
Printhead Position Drive Belt ............................ 3-92
Printhead Pressure Cams ................................. 3-94
Printhead Position Sensor ............................... 3-100
Thermal Printhead ........................................... 3-102
Ribbon Supply Assembly
........................................ 3-103
Slip Clutch Spring ............................................ 3-103
Ribbon Motion Sensor ..................................... 3-104
Ribbon Clips .................................................... 3-106
Gas Springs ..................................................... 3-107
Cross Flow Fan ................................................ 3-108
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