Service manual

Ribbon Tubes & Shaft Support
Preparations
The exterior cover must be removed prior to proceeding. (980428-101)
Take-Up Ribbon Tube Or Shaft Support Housing - The ribbon belt and pulley must be
removed from the tube shaft prior to preceding. (980428-132)
Supply Ribbon Tube Or Shaft Support Housing - The ribbon supply collar and spring must be
removed from the tube shaft prior to preceding. (980428-138)
Tools:
#2 Philips screwdriver
Removal
1. With the collar or pulley removed, slide the ribbon tube out of the shaft support housing.
2. Shaft Support Housing only - Remove the two (2) mounting screws securing the shaft support
housing to the center panel.
Installation
1. Shaft Support Housing only - Insert the two (2) nylon bearings into each end of the shaft
housing. No lubrication is needed.
2. Shaft Support Housing only - Insert the housing into the center panel. Rotate the housing
to align the two (2) molded posts. Attach the housing to the center panel with two (2) screws.
3. Place the nylon washer on the shaft and push it against the tube assembly.
4. Slide the tube assembly into the shaft support housing and re-install the collar (supply) or
ribbon belt and pulley (take-up).
54 980428-139 Rev. 1 Prelim.
Take-Up
Supply
Ribbon
Tubes
Nylon Bearing