SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual 3-107
960714-02B © 2007 I2407
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
GAS SPRINGS
If the cradle does not hold itself up when opened,
the gas springs are worn and need replacement.
Sharp Packaging Systems Inc. recommends
replacing the gas springs in pairs.
The gas springs are adjustment free.
1. Open the cradle cover, and open the cradle by
releasing the latch lever on the right side of the
machine.
2. Remove the top shoulder bolt of the right gas
spring from the cradle plate. Once the screw is
free of the plate, be sure to catch the four nylon
washers used as spacers between the plate
and the gas spring clevis. Note that the cradle
will not support itself, and will be free to fall.
Be sure to support the cradle and lower it
gently to avoid pinching and crushing of
arms or fingers.
3. Remove the right gas spring from the standoff
on the frame.
TESTING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX
prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
WARNING
ADJUSTMENT
REPLACEMENT
Figure 3-266. Cradle Latch
Cradle Latch Lever
Gas Spring
4 Nylon Washers
Figure 3-267. Gas Spring Mounting
Figure 3-268. Frame Standoffs
Frame
Standoff