Star Micronics SP500 Series - 4-4. Turning Power On; 4-5. Attaching the Rear Cover

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5. Motor Unit
(1) Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove the ribbon base according to the procedure
described in item 4.
(3) Remove
• Flat cable 1
Remove the four lead wires by using a soldering
iron. These leads are soldered on the terminal
board 7.
• Two screws 2
• Carriage motor unit 3
• Flat cable 4
Remove the four lead wires by using a soldering
iron. These leads are soldered on the terminal
board 7.
• Screw 5
• Paper feed motor unit 6
6. Print Head
(1) Turn off the power switch, disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove the ribbon base according to the procedure
described in item 4.
(3) Remove
• Two screws 1
• Flat cable 2
• Print head 3
(4) After reassembly, adjust the gap between print head
and the platen. (Refer to the chapter 1)
WARNING
The print head becomes hot after printing so wait for
it to cool before removing it.
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