15. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT
EM18-33031
(Revision Date: Mar., 2020)
15.5 RIBBON MOTORS (TAKE-UP, FEED)
15-10
15.5.2 Ribbon Motor (Feed)
1) Remove the side panel (L). (Refer to Section 3.2.)
2) Disconnect the relay cable from the ribbon motor (feed).
3) Remove the two SMW-3x6 screws to detach the ribbon motor (feed).
4) Replace the ribbon motor (feed) with a new one, then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
At this time, take care of the following points.
• Fit the positioning tabs of the ribbon motor (feed) into the positioning holes in the ribbon motor
mounting plate.
• Apply FLOIL HTM-308 to the pulley using a soft cloth.
5) Refer to Section 5.5.28 to fine adjust the ribbon motor torque.
Positioning Tab
Pulley
Ribbon Motor (Feed)
Positioning Hole
Ribbon Motor Mounting Plate
SMW-3x6 Screw
Relay Cable
Ribbon Motor (Feed)