Sharp SX 1075 Service Maintenance Manual page 108

ADJUSTABLE SLIP CLUTCH (con't)
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
1. If the slip clutch is out of adjustment, it can be
tightened by turning the outer hub towards the
pulley. This can be done while installed in the
machine by using a flat-blade screwdriver to
hold the knurled ring and turning the rewind
hub in the direction of unwinding the ribbon.
th
turn increments clockwise, and
Turn in 1/8
check function. If the clutch is over-tightened,
ribbon usage will increase and the print will
appear stretched-out and lighter than normal.
Figure 3-218. Adjusting the Slip Clutch
SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
Knurled Ring
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
REPLACEMENT
Substantial machine disassembly is required to
replace the adjustable slip clutch. This procedure
is best performed by Sharp Packaging Systems
Inc. trained service personnel.
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