Timing Belt Adjustment - SATO e Series Service Manual

Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments

5.2 Timing Belt Adjustment

STEP PROCEDURE
1. Switch the printer OFF and disconnect the power cord.
2. Raise and remove the access cover
3. Unfasten (5) screws from the right side cover and remove.
4. Pull the center of the timing belt with the tension gauge and note the tension reading
when the belt is moved 1 to 2mm. If the tension reading is not within the range of 100-
500g, adjust the tension of the belt by loosening the screws in the order a to b. Loosen
screw b about one complete turn. The belt will be automatically stretched through the
spring.
5. Tighten the screws in the order a to b. NOTE: The screws must be tighten in this order
to achieve accurate tension.
NOTE: The deflection between the platen pulley and the feed pulley is to be 1-2mm.
If unable to obtain a suitable tension, replace the timing belt. Refer to Section 6.4
SCREW "a"
PN 900109
Rev. A
5-2
Required Equipment:
UNFASTEN (5) SCREWS
AND REMOVE THE
RIGHT SIDE COVER
SCREW "b"
SATO M-10e TT/DT Printers Service Manual
1 Kg Tension Gauge
TENSION RANGE
100-500g