Replacing Timing Belt (Platen) - SATO 9001226(A) Service Manual

Section 7: Replacement Procedures

7.9 REPLACING TIMING BELT (PLATEN)

Following long periods of use, a belt may become worn or excessively stretched beyond the printer's
adjustment ability and require replacement. It is at this time that the pulleys should be inspected for damage
or wear.
Before proceeding, switch off the printer and remove the main cover, left housing cover and the top left
1.
housing cover to gain access to the internal (electrical and mechanism) hardware. Refer to Section 7.1
Removal of Housing cover for details.
Unscrew five screws to detach the Main (CONT) PCB bracket from the printer frame. Refer to Section
2.
7.6 Replacing Torque Limiter (Ribbon Unwinder) for details.
Loosen the adjustment screw of tension bracket as shown below. Refer to Section 6.19 Adjusting
3.
Timing Belt Tension for details.
IMPORTANT : Do not remove the screws.
Remove six screws (1) from the right plate of the Power Route assembly (2) as shown.
4.
Remove the next six screws (1) from the left plate of the Power Route assembly (3) as shown.
5.
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Power Route
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