What you need
- Replacement right bearing
- Allen key
- Phillips screwdriver
- Access to Hosonsoft software
Step 1 – Prepare the Printer
- Open the front cover fully.
- Verify there is no film loaded in the printer.
- Open the right-side door near the ink station.
- Turn the knob counterclockwise to release the ink carriage.
- Move the carriage to the center of the printer.
Step 2 – Release Belt Tension
- Open the left-side door.
- Loosen the two side screws on the left side.
- Confirm belt tension is reduced to allow bearing removal.
- Move to the right side of the printer.
- Remove the bottom screw.
- Remove the top screw.
- Remove the bracket to expose the bearing.
- Use an Allen key to remove the old bearing.
- Compare the old bearing with the new bearing to confirm correct replacement.
- Insert the new bearing into the belt.
- Align the bearing with the center screw hole.
- Use the Allen key to tighten the bearing fully.
- Reinstall the bearing bracket.
- Secure the top screw.
- Secure the bottom screw.
- Move back to the left side of the printer.
- Tighten the two side screws to restore belt tension.
- Close all printer covers.
- Power on the printer.
- Open Hosonsoft and confirm connection.
- Go to Advanced settings.
- Enter the password: 111111 (six ones).
- Navigate to the X Motor / Gear Ratio section.
- Set Target Move to 100.
- Click Check to calibrate.
- Set Target Move to 300.
- Click Check again.
- Go to File and click Save.
- Navigate to Operation and click Initialize.
- The light bulb icon should be green.
What you need
- Right bearing replaced
- Belt tension restored
- X motor gear calibration completed
- Printer ready for operation