SATO 9001226(A) Service Manual page 219

7.21 REPLACING RIBBON SENSOR (cont'd)
To replace the sensor of the ribbon rewinder
Follow step 4 to step 7 of Section 7.5 Replacing Ribbon Feed Roller, Oneway Clutch and Torque
9.
Limiter to remove the Ribbon frame and Timing belt 60 S2M 254 from the printer. Set all the parts aside
for reassemble.
Detach the ribbon rewind spindle assembly from the printer frame by following the procedures in step 4
10.
and step 5 of Section 7.7 Replacing Torque Limiter (Ribbon Rewinder), Oneway Limiter and Oneway
Clutch .
Locate the Ribbon rewinder sensor assembly attached to the print frame .
11.
Remove a screw (10) securing the ribbon rewinder sensor assembly to the print frame. Disconnect the
12.
wiring harness of the Ribbon rewinder sensor (11) from the mechanism side of the printer.
Remove two screws (12) to detach the Ribbon rewinder sensor (11) from the sensor bracket (ribbon)
13.
(13). Replace the defective Ribbon rewinder sensor (11) as necessary and reverse the above proce-
dures for reassembly.
Note: Insert the wiring harness firmly and arrange the wiring harnesses to ensure that they are not
pinched during installation.
After replacement, check the Ribbon end sensor condition based on Section 6.11.1 To check Ribbon
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