SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual 3-95
960714-02B © 2007 I2407
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
PRINTHEAD PRESSURE CAMS (con’t)
1. Remove the outside cradle cover.(Figure 3-
233)
2. Release the cradle latch to expose the
printhead and drive rollers, and remove the
cradle latch by loosening the two countersunk
screws from the bottom (Figure 3-234). Slide
the latch from the machine, being sure to catch
the nylon washer on the shaft between the
latch and side plate. Slide the latch shaft in to
clear the plate.
3. Open the cradle cover. Mark the sensor flag
position on the transfer shaft (Figure 3-236).
Make a reference point on the flag and
corresponding line on the shaft, being sure to
identify both rotation angle and distance from
the bearing. This reference point will be
needed for reassembly.
REPLACEMENT
Outside Cradle
Screws
Figure 3-233. Removing the Outside Cradle Cover
Figure 3-234. Cradle Latch Lever Screws
Note: Printhead Cradle Isolated for Clarity
Figure 3-235. Locating the Sensor Flag
Transfer Shaft
Sensor Flag
Figure 3-236. Transfer Shaft and Sensor Flag