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Maintenance, Service and Fault Finding
4-18 EPT033612 Issue 2 March 2018
(13) Adjust the ribbon tension. Ribbon tension is controlled by springs
fitted to each of the two dancing arms. Dancing arm springs can be
fitted in a number of defined positions, allowing the spring force and
ribbon tension to be varied if required - see the next photograph. The
default / factory fitted dancing arm spring positions are as follows: (a)
unwind dancing arm spring position: 2 (b) rewind dancing arm spring
position: 4.
Position 1
Position 5
Dancing Arm Spring Positions
Note: In most circumstances, the default dancing arm spring positions
should be used. To change from the default dancing arm spring
positions, see
“Changing from Default Dancing Arm Spring
Positions” below.
(14) Note the present position of the dancing arm spring anchors. When
refitting for the opposite hand, ensure that the position of the anchors
mirrors the original position of the anchors.
(15) Swap the motors over, reconnect them and re-tension the belt.
Note: Ensure that ALL cables from the stepper motors are fitted back
into the cable-retaining slot before fitting the back cover.
(16) Replace the covers and test.