Ribbon Supply Assembly; Slip Clutch Spring - Sharp SX 1075 Service Maintenance Manual

RIBBON SUPPLY ASSEMBLY

SLIP CLUTCH SPRING

The ribbon supply hub slip clutch spring is attached
to the center plate and the slip clutch on the
printhead cradle.
TESTING
WARNING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
1. Spin the ribbon supply hub by hand. If the hub
turns freely, the spring is either broken or
disconnected.
2. Open the cradle cover, and locate the supply
hub slip clutch spring. Check to ensure both
ends of the spring are attached; one end on the
center plate peg and one on the slip clutch. (as
Shown in Figure 3-260).
Spring
Center
Plate
Peg
Figure 3-260. Supply Hub Slip Clutch Spring
Note: Cradle Isolated for Clarity
SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
Slip
Clutch
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
ADJUSTMENT
There are no adjustments to be made on the slip
clutch spring.
REPLACEMENT
The slip clutch spring can be replaced without any
machine disassembly. Open the cradle, and locate
the spring. Place the loops of the spring over the
pegs on the slip clutch and center plate.
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