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tensioner assembly

 

WARNING: Switch off the Printer and remove the Power Cord.

 
  1. Remove the Right Hand Cover
       
      2. Remove the Left Hand Cover
       
   

3. Remove the 5.5 mm nut from the left hand side of the Printer that attaches the Encoder Strip to the Spring Clip.

TIP: The next step is performed by putting pressure on the Spring Clip as shown.

       
    4. Release the Encoder Strip from the retaining pin on the Spring Clip.
       
    5. Using a screwdriver, fully tighten the Spring Release Screw to release the tension on the Belt.
       
    6. From the right-hand side, lift the Tensioner Belt off the Scan-Axis Motor.
       
    7. Remove 1 T-15 screw (Type L) from the Tensioner Assembly.

       
    8. Remove the Belt Wheel on the left side.
       
    9. Remove the Tensioner Assembly from the left-hand side.
       
 

Installation of Tensioner Assembly

NOTE: Before installation, clean and oil the Slider Rods using the User's Slider Rods Lubrification Kit.

 

WARNING: Be careful not to twist the Belt when installing the Tensioner Assembly.

 

WARNING: When installing the Encoder Strip, make sure it is inserted in the Encoder Sensor on the rear of the Carriage Assembly as shown below.

 


       
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