Pinch Roller Replacement

Replace worn or dirty pinch rollers with new ones.

The pinch roller replacement kit (SPC-0746) contains the following parts:

Part name

Quantity

Note

Pinch roller

1

Retaining screw

2

Not used during replacement.

Curved E-ring

1

Not used during replacement.

E-ring

1

Not used during replacement.

O-ring

2

 

Washer

2

Not used during replacement.

Recommended replacement guide

Replace the pinch rollers every month if used for approximately 12 hours per day.

Replace the pinch rollers every two weeks if used 24 hours per day.

  1. Turn off the power to the plotter, then push back the clamp lever to raise the pinch rollers.
  1. Lay paper beneath the pinch rollers.
  • Lay paper to avoid dropping parts between the gaps.
  1. Remove the O-rings, pull out the P/R spindle horizontally, then detach the pinch roller.
  • Do not lose the O-rings.
  • The spindle may be difficult to pull out or reinsert.
  1. Insert the P/R spindle into the new pinch roller, then reattach the O-rings.
Pinch roller replacement figure