Details Of Adjustments (Tbd); Pf Timing Belt Tension Adjustment - Epson Stylus Photo R3000 Service Manual

Epson Stylus Photo R3000

2.2 Details of Adjustments (TBD)

This section provides adjustment procedures for which explanation in details is necessary. See
Adjustments (p33)"

2.2.1 PF Timing Belt Tension Adjustment

This section describes PF Timing Belt tension adjustment.
 Tools
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Sonic tension gauge
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Plastic tweezers
 Adjustment procedure
When performing the PF Timing Belt tension measurement, make sure of the following.
 Bring the microphone of the sonic tension gauge within 5 mm from the Timing Belt but do
not let it touch the belt.
 Flip the Timing Belt as weak as the sonic tension gauge can measure it.
 Be careful not to damage the Timing belt when flipping it with the plastic tweezers.
1. Set the following parameters to the sonic tension gauge.

Weight: 001.2 g/m
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Width: 005.0 mm
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Span: 0048 mm
2. Bring the microphone of the sonic tension gauge close to the upper center of the PF Timing Belt.
3. Press the "MEASURE" button on the sonic tension gauge and flip the timing belt with plastic tweezers.
Adjuster part of the PF Motor attachment location
The standard tension range of the PF Timing Belt Tension Adjustment is as follows:
 Standard value: 10.5  2N (8.5 - 12.5N)
4. The adjustment is not necessary if the measured value falls within the standard value.
If not, loosen the screws that secure the PF Motor, and change the position of the PF Motor adjuster part of
the PF Motor attachment location little by little to adjust the belt tension. Repeat
value falls within the standard value.
Adjustment
for the adjustments not explained here.
Left side
Microphone of sonic tension gauge
Figure 2-1. Microphone Position
Details of Adjustments (TBD)
PF Timing Belt
Revision A
"2.1 Required
Step 3 until the measured
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