Section 7: Replacement Procedures
SATO M10e Service Manual PN: 9001113A Page 7-26
11 Replace right, left, front, and top housing covers.
CUTTER SENSOR REPLACEMENT
The optional cutter assembly is powered by a drive motor directly coupled to a cam configuration
that provides differential movement of an oscillating plate. This plate is attached to the cutter
blade and is its driving force.
The sensor is attached to a bracket off the left end of the cutter assembly and controls motor
activity through the processor.
1 Switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord.
2 Remove top, front, and left housing covers to access the cutter assembly.
3 Disconnect wiring harness (A, Figure 7-20) from safety switch on front housing cover.
4 Disconnect wiring harness (B) from sensor connector (B).
5 Manipulate sensor (1) from sensor bracket (2).
6 Snap replacement sensor (1) into sensor bracket (2) oriented as the other was removed.
7 Connect sensor wiring harness (B) into sensor connector (B).
NOTE: The wiring harness connectors and their mates on the main circuit
board are unique from all others on the board. Properly couple the matching
connectors.
CAUTION: THE WIRING HARNESS WITH THE GREY AND BLUE
INSULATED WIRES REQUIRE CONNECTION TO THE SAFETY SWITCH
LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE FRONT HOUSING COVER.
THE UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE UNLESS THIS CIRCUIT IS COMPLETE.
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover installation.
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover removal.
NOTE: Wiring harnesses C and D connected to the main circuit board should
not require disconnection.
NOTE: If the metal sensor flag from the cutter mechanism is positioned
between the two reading portions of the sensor, it will require rotating upward
and out of the way. Press downward on the mechanism close to where the
wiring harnesses exit the assembly to lower the cutter blade and raise the
register.
