Line Feed Motor And Gear; Line Feed Motor Gear - OKIDATA ML320 Service Manual

3.2.20 Line Feed Motor and Gear

Line Feed Motor
NOTES: Use care when performing this procedure. The plastic claws will break if too much
pressure is applied.
If the line feed motor gear breaks or becomes worn, it is not necessary to replace the entire
line feed motor assembly. The gear (6) can be replaced without removing the line feed motor
assembly. However, the platen assembly MUST be removed. The line feed idle gear should be
removed ONLY if it must be replaced. The claws will break when the gear is removed. A new
gear must be installed.
Perform these procedures first:
- 3.2.01 ( )
- 3.2.02 ( )
- 3.2.04 ( )
- 3.2.05 ( )
- 3.2.06 ( )
- 3.2.19.( )
- Remove the left bail arm.
- Use a straight slot screwdriver to remove the clip (1).
- Use a straight slot screwdriver to open the lock levers (2) and push the bracket (3) of the line
feed motor (4) in the direction of arrow A.
- Remove the line feed motor from the guides (5).
Service Guide ML320/ML321
Chapter 3 Maintenance & Disassembly
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