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Corrective Maintenance
Ribbon Take-up Spindle
8/9/07 ZM400/ZM600 Maintenance Manual 14207L-001 A
3. See Figure 145. Remove the plastic thrust washer, clutch gear assembly, and washer(s)
from the shaft of the ribbon take-up spindle assembly.
Figure 145 • Remove the RTU Spindle
4. From the media side, remove the ribbon take-up assembly and washer.
Install the New Ribbon Take-up Spindle Assembly
1. See Figure 145. Slide the washer onto the new ribbon take-up assembly.
2. From the media side, slide the ribbon take-up assembly and washer through the main
frame.
3. On the electronics side, place the washer(s), gear clutch assembly, plastic thrust washer,
and collar onto the end of the ribbon take-up assembly shaft.
4. Place a 0.500 mm feeler gauge between the thrust washer and the collar. From the media
side, push in on the ribbon take-up spindle. Tighten the two screws in the collar and ensure
the ribbon take-up spindle turns freely.
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Ribbon take-up spindle assembly
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Washer
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Washer(s)
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Clutch gear assembly
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Thrust washer
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Place a 0.500 mm feeler gauge between the thrust washer and
the collar.
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Collar
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