Epson DFX-9000 Service Manual page 241

Epson DFX 9000
2. Loosen the 2 screws that secure the Nip Bracket Unit.
3. Check that the reference pin on the side frame is in the positioning
hole of Nip Bracket Unit. Push the unit downward so that Gear B is
correctly contacting Gear C and Gear D. Lightly tighten the screws
to temporarily secure the unit.
Adjust direction
Screw
Gear D
Figure 5-16. Nip Bracket Mount Position Adjustment
Adjustment
Gear B Nip Bracket Unit
Backlash level:
0.01 ~ 0.1 mm
Screw Adjust direction
Gear C
4. Slowly move the Nip Bracket Unit up and down, and find the
position where the backlash is about 0.01 ~ 0.1 mm between the
gears listed below.
Between Gear B and Gear C
Between Gear B and Gear D
The amount of backlash between Gear B and Gear D can be
C H E C K
P O I N T
checked visually by looking through the hole in the frame
of the Nip Bracket Unit and Gear B.
Hardware adjustment
Revision B
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