SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual 3-79
960714-02B © 2007 I2407
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
PRIMARY RIBBON DRIVE BELT
This belt runs between the ribbon rewind drive
motor and the ribbon transfer shaft.
1. Ensure the primary ribbon drive belt has the
proper tension. Refer to
Machine
Adjustments: Checking Belt Tension
section
to determine the correct tension.
2. Perform a visual inspection of the belt. If it is
showing signs of wear, such as cracking or
fraying, it needs to be replaced.
Refer to the
Machine Adjustments: Checking
Belt Tension
section for a more detailed
explanation.
1. Remove the outside cradle cover.
2. Unplug the ribbon drive motor cable, and
remove the drive motor.
TESTING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX
prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
WARNING
ADJUSTMENT
REPLACEMENT
Outside Cradle
Screws
Figure 3-197. Removing the Outside Cradle Cover
Figure 3-198. Ribbon Motor Mounting Screws