SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual 3-88
960714-02B © 2007 I2407
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTABLE SLIP CLUTCH (con’t)
1. If the slip clutch is out of adjustment, it can be
tightened by turning the outer hub towards the
pulley. This can be done while installed in the
machine by using a flat-blade screwdriver to
hold the knurled ring and turning the rewind
hub in the direction of unwinding the ribbon.
Turn in 1/8
th
turn increments clockwise, and
check function. If the clutch is over-tightened,
ribbon usage will increase and the print will
appear stretched-out and lighter than normal.
Substantial machine disassembly is required to
replace the adjustable slip clutch. This procedure
is best performed by Sharp Packaging Systems
Inc. trained service personnel.
Always remove electrical power from the
SX
prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
WARNING
ADJUSTMENT
REPLACEMENT
Knurled Ring
Figure 3-218. Adjusting the Slip Clutch