9. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT EO18-33027
9.5 RIBBON MOTORS (TAKE-UP, FEED)
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9.5.2 Ribbon Motor (Feed)
1) Remove the side panel (L). (Refer to Section 3.2.)
2) Disconnect the relay cable from the ribbon motor (feed).
3) Remove the two SMW-3x6 screws to detach the ribbon motor (feed).
4) Replace the ribbon motor (feed) with a new one, then reassemble in the reverse order of
removal. At this time, take care of the following points.
• Fit the positioning tabs of the ribbon motor (feed) into the positioning holes in the ribbon
motor mounting plate.
• Apply FLOIL G-488 to the pulley using a soft cloth.
5) Refer to Section 5.5.8 to fine adjust the ribbon motor torque.
Positioning Tab
Pulley
Ribbon Motor (Feed)
Positioning Hole
Ribbon Motor Mounting Plate
SMW-3x6 Screw
Relay Cable
Ribbon Motor (Feed)