2-5
EO18-33006
2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
NEVER separate the ribbon motor from the attaching plate because doing so will change their
adjustment.
2) Replace the ribbon motors, then align the dowels to attach the ribbon motors. Reassemble in the
reverse order of removal.
2.5 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD
Attaching Plate
Ribbon Motor
Screw (SM-3x5B)
Riboon Motor
Screw (SM-3x5B)
Attaching Plate
FLOIL G-488
Connector
(Red)
FLOIL G-488
Connector
(Black)
Dowels
Fig. 2-7
2.4 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTORS
1) Detach the connector and remove the two SM-3x5B screws to detach the ribbon motors.
NOTE:
This procedure can be done without removing the left side cover.
1) Remove the two (B-4x4) screws to detach the head cover plate.
2) Pull right to remove the front shaft.
Head Cover Plate
Screw (B-4 x 4)
Front Shaft
Fig. 2-8
CAUTION:
1.
NEVER touch the element when handling the print head.
2.
NEVER touch the connector pins to avoid damage to the print head by static electricity.
3.
NEVER remove the two screwws painted red on the side of the print block.
2.4 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTORS
