Ricoh D124-17 Service Manual page 439

Carriage Unit
2. On the right side of the machine, disconnect the right end of the horizontal encoder strip.
3. Slide the encoder strip out of the slot on the back of the carriage unit [A], and then remove the strip
[B].
Horizontal Timing Belt, Belt Bracket
1. The tension bracket is on the right side of the machine.
2. Remove the screw ( x1).
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