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5-12. Platen Angle Adjustment (Figure 5-8)
a.
Preferred Method (with alignment tool).
1.
Remove paper from printer. Remove cabinet per paragraph 5-15a.
2.
Loosen two captive screws (1) and remove shuttle cover (2).
3.
With Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (3) fully closed, check angle of platen (4)
using 995641-001, platen angle tool (5).
4.
If angle is correct, stop. No adjustment is necessary.
5.
If angle is incorrect, loosen clamp screw (6) and setscrew (7).
6.
Reposition platen (4) to correct angle.
7.
Slide platen (4) to right and forms thickness lever (3) to left to remove end play.
Ensure Forms Thickness Lever is fully closed. Tighten clamp screw (6) and then
setscrew (7).
8.
Install shuttle cover (2). Tighten two captive screws (1).
9.
Install cabinet per paragraph 5-15b.
b.
Alternate Method (without alignment tool).
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CAUTION -
This procedure exposes hammer tips to possible damage and is
less accurate than the preferred method. Exercise care when
performing this procedure.
1.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of a, above.
2.
With the Forms Thickness Lever (3) fully closed, check distance from top of hamĆ
mer tip to top edge of platen using six-inch steel rule-see detail A.
3.
Is dimension correct?
(a) If yes, proceed to step 5.
(b) If no, loosen clamp screw (6) and setscrew (7) and reposition platen as necesĆ
sary.
4.
Perform step 7 of a, above.
5.
Perform steps 8 and 9 above.
P3000 Corrective Maintenance
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