Specifications

5–6 Replacement Procedures
Belt, Platen Open (Figure 5–2 )
Removal
1. Prepare the printer for maintenance (page 5–3).
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Remove the platen open belt cover (1) by squeezing the top and bottom
to release the plastic tabs from the slots in the side plate.
4. Loosen the motor mount screws (2).
5. Apply tension to the motor shaft to loosen the platen open belt (3).
6. Remove the platen open belt (3) from the motor pulley (4) and platen
pulley (5).
Installation
1. Slide the platen open belt (3) over the motor pulley (4) and platen
pulley (5).
2. Close the forms thickness lever all the way.
3. Make sure the collar of the platen pulley (5) clears the left ribbon guide
with the platen fully closed.
a. If not, rotate the platen pulley (5) until the collar clears the left
ribbon guide and tighten the set screw (6). Go to step 4.
b. If the collar clears the ribbon guide with the forms thickness
lever closed, go to step 4.
4. Using a force gauge, apply 10 pounds of tension to the platen open
motor.
5. Reduce tension to 5 pounds and torque the motor mount screws (2) to
11 ± 1 inch–pounds.
6. Snap the platen open belt cover (1) into the slots in the side plate.
7. Return the printer to normal operation (page ).