Cradle Latch - Sharp SX 1075 Service Maintenance Manual

CRADLE LATCH LEVER (con't)
3. Reinstall the handles on the new latch.
4. Place the new cradle latch lever on the latch
shaft, remembering to replace the nylon
washer between the plate and the latch. Hold
the opposite side of the latch shaft tight to the
left plate, and tighten the latch lever into
position (Figure 3-274).
Cradle Latch Lever
Hold This End
Figure 3-274. Reinstalling the Cradle Latch
SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
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SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR

CRADLE LATCH

The cradle latch lever holds the cradle into position,
compressing the pinch roller onto the film feed
roller to ensure the bag film is fed through the
machine. This works in tandem with the cradle
latch lever, located on the opposite side of the
cradle. The cradle latch also contains a spring to
hold the latch points clear when closing the cradle.
TESTING
WARNING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
1. If the cradle latch is worn, the film may track to
either side of the roller, or the cradle may
unexpectedly open or open easily. Also, it will
not "snap" into position when the cradle is to be
locked closed. If this is the case, the cradle
latch needs replacement.
ADJUSTMENT
The cradle latch lever is adjustment free.
REPLACEMENT
1. Release the cradle latch lever to expose the
printhead and drive rollers.
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