Timing Belt - SATO M84PRO Service Manual

Section 8: Adjustment Procedures
TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT
The following procedure covers the adjustment of all timing belts within the printer. Not included,
is the adjustment procedure for the optional cutter assembly. However, the adjustment technique
is exactly the same as here. Remove the cutter assembly to gain access to its belts.
1 Switch the printer off and disconnect the power supply cord.
2 Open/remove the top, right, and left housing covers.
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover removal.
3 Loosen two screws (1, Figure 8-6) and manipulate motor (2) as required to tighten motor
belt (3). Retighten screws (1).
4 Loosen two screws (4) and manipulate bracket (5) as required to tighten feed roller belt (6).
Retighten screws (4).
5 Loosen two screws (7) and manipulate bracket (8) as required to tighten platen roller belt
(9). Retighten screws (7).
CAUTION: STEP 6 SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY FACTORY
PERSONNEL. THIS ADJUSTMENT MAY MAKE MATTERS WORSE BY
AFFECTING
WRINKLING.
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Figure 8-6, Tightening Timing Belts
RIBBON REWIND ANGLE
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AND CAUSING RIBBON
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