Sony UP-CX2, Service Manual

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3-5 (E)
UP-CX2
3. Media transport position
The pinch roller is pressed to the printing paper, then the thermal head moves to near the platen roller.
The drive of the printing paper is passed to the capstan roller, then the capstan roller transports the print-
ing paper to the print position.
The ink ribbon is wound to the sensing position.
Fig. 3
4. Print position
The thermal head is pressed to the platen roller, then the printing is started.
The printing paper and ink ribbon is driven simultaneously.
Fig. 4
Ink ribbon
(Takeup side)
Ink ribbon
(Supply side)
Thermal head
Pinch roller
Capstan roller
Platen roller
PE sensor
Printing paper
Ink ribbon
(Takeup side)
Ink ribbon
(Supply side)
Thermal head
Platen roller
Printing paper