Ribbon Feed Mechanism Unit - Epson TM U200D - B/W Dot-matrix Printer Technical Manual

During printing, the Motor, paper feed is driven after each line is printed, causing the paper to
be fed a specified amount. While the FEED button on the switch panel is pressed, the Motor,
paper feed is driven and the paper roll is fed.
Roller, paper hold

Ribbon Feed Mechanism Unit

The ribbon feed mechanism unit consists of the parts shown in the figure below. The printer
feeds the ribbon automatically as the Motor, carriage rotates.
Frame, ribbon
assembly
Rev. B
Paper roll Roller, paper feed
Figure 2-8 Paper feeding
Ribbon cassette
Plate, ribbon drive
ass'y
Figure 2-9 Ribbon feed mechanism unit
Mechanism Configuration and Operating Principles
TM-U200D/U200PD Technical Manual
Gear, paper feed
motor
Gear, paper feed
reduction
Gear, paper feed
Gear, ribbon intermediate
Ribbon take-up
ass'y
Gear, ribbon transmission