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9.2.3 Platen and Paper Deflector
Removal
1.
2.
3.
Turn power off at the operator control
panel.
Center the print head on the platen.
Remove the forms tractor unit (9.2.7).
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Platen Release
Lever
Il
Locator
H
Paper Deflector
4.
To remove the platen, open the cover platen
saddles and lift up on the platen knobs while
pressing down on the platen release levers
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Note:
To prevent possible damage to the
print head forms guide, move the print head
out of the left margin before depressing the
platen release levers.
5.
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To install the platen:
a. If the paper release lever
Ii
is back, pull
it forward.
b. Ensure that the paper deflector
a
is
seated correctly with slotted tabs en-
gaging locators
IJ.
c. Center the print head on the platen.
d. Align the groove in the gear end of the
platen shaft
m
with the sideplate.
Then, press down on both ends of the
platen. Ensure that the gears mesh
properly.
e. Ensure that the platen release levers are
completely seated.
Note:
Locators
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may require forming
to insure 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) clearance
between paper deflector
m
and the
print head ·shoes.
Groove
Platen Release
Lever
Paper Release
Lever
Platen Release Lever Spring
(large spring on right side)
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