Section 7: Replacement Procedures
SATO M10e Service Manual PN 9001113A Page 7-19
AUTO-LOAD SENSOR REPLACEMENT
The auto-load sensor locates the top of the form (label) for positioning. The sensor is centrally
located on the underside of the label ramp between the feed and platen rollers. Refer to FIgure
10-4 of the Diagrams & Schematics section for sensor location assistance if necessary.
A green LED located just above the power supply receptacle on the rear of the printer indicates
when auto-loading is on-line.
1 Switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord.
2 Remove the top, front, left, and right housing covers.
3 Remove the optional cutter assembly or tear-off cutter as applicable.
4 Remove two screws (1, Figure 7-15) on each end of stay bar (2). Lift away stay bar (2).
Figure 7-15, Auto-Load Sensor Replacement
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover removal.
NOTE: If the optional cutter assembly is installed, instructions for its removal
may be found in the Replacement section of this manual. The tear-off cutter
may be removed by removing the two screws on the left end and one screw
on the right end of the cutter.
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