Print Mechanism
AssemblyThe printing core: a thermal printhead presses tape against a rubber platen roller turned by a small stepper motor through a reduction gear pair, the roller running on bearings. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Print Mechanism
8 top-level lines as of r94473| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heating Element | heating-element | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Platen Roller | label-maker-platen-roller | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Stator Assembly 3 parts | stator-assembly | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 5 | Rotor Assembly 4 parts | rotor-assembly | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 6 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Printhead Frame | label-maker-print-frame | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |