
MLT-288 Service Manual
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2-2 Outline of Mechanism
The mechanism of this printer is roughly separated into the following six blocks.
* Power transmission mechanism block.
* Sensor mechanism block.
* Print head mechanism block.
* Paper feed mechanism block.
* Frame block.
* Motor block.
For external circuits and others connected to the printer, refer to respective operation manuals and the like.
2-3 Mechanism and Operational Principle
The construction and operational principle of four blocks other than the frame and motor blocks in the above-
mentioned six mechanism blocks are described in the following.
2-3-1 Power Transmission Mechanism Block
This mechanism block is located at the left side of the printer. Motor drive is to transmitted to the platen through
the motor gear fixed to the motor gear, the 1st reduction gear, 2nd reduction gear, 3rd reduction gear and platen
gear. The platen is rotated by this drive.
Platen
Platen gear
3rd reduction gear
2nd reduction gear
1st reduction gear
Motor
Motor gear