2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT
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2.3 REPLACING THE SOLENOID
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2.3 REPLACING THE SOLENOID
1) Open the top cover, and turn the head lever and pinch roller lever counterclockwise to open the
print head and pinch roller. Then, open the ribbon shaft holder plate. (Refer to Section 2.2.)
2) Before removing the ribbon stopper, check its attaching orientation for later installation. Remove
the ribbon stopper from the ribbon shaft (ribbon rewind side).
3) Remove the two SMW-4x8 screws and disconnect the harness from CN1 on the RSV PC board to
detach the solenoid unit from the printer.
4) Remove the two SMW-3x5 screws and disconnect the solenoid harness from CN2 on the RSV PC
board to detach the solenoid.
NOTES: Remove any dust that appears during removal or installation because it may affect the print
quality.
Ribbon Shaft
SMW-4x8 Screw
Ribbon Stopper
Fig. 2-4
CN2 (2 pins)
Solenoid Attachment
Plate
CN1 (3 pins)
RSV PC Board
Fig. 2-5
Solenoid
Solenoid Attachment Plate
SMW-3x5 Screw
RSV PC Board