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PLATEN GEAR BACKLASH (PLAY)
Adjustment
The idler and platen gears should have slight backlash
(play) throughout their rotation. Engaging the gears at a
high point, such as that which occurs in line with a hole
II '
results in correct backlash (play) at other locations.
1.
Power off.
2.
Remove the printer covers (110).
3.
Loosen the 3 forms motor and emitter mounting
screws
II.
4.
Turn the gears so that a hole
II
in the idler gear
is aligned with the gear shafts as shown
II.
5.
Position the motor up and back so that the gears
engage tightly.
6.
Tighten the mounting screws.
7.
Check for no binds and adjust again if needed.
8.
Reinstall the printer covers (110).
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