{"id":18060,"date":"2024-09-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/laser-machine\/fusion-pro\/getting-started\/y-axis-motor-install-fibermark\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T16:45:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T22:45:53","slug":"y-axis-motor-install-fibermark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/support.epiloglaser.com\/staging\/laser-machine\/fibermark\/service-and-repair\/y-axis-motor-install-fibermark\/","title":{"rendered":"Repairing Y-Axis Movement: Replacing the Y-Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Estimated time: 15\u201320 minutes \u2022 Skill: Basic<\/p>\n

This guide explains how to replace the Y-motor on the Epilog FiberMark laser system. The Y-motor drives the X-Axis assembly forward and backward. Following these instructions will help you safely remove the old motor and install the new one.<\/p>\n

Procedure<\/h2>\n
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  1. \n Disconnect the machine from its power source.<\/strong>\n <\/li>\n
  2. \n Remove the front service panel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Remove the four Phillips head screws to detach the front panel.<\/p>\n

    \"Front\n <\/li>\n

  3. \n Remove the right side panel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Remove the six Phillips head screws. There are four screws on the side and two on the rear of the panel.<\/p>\n

    \"Right\n <\/li>\n

  4. \n Locate the Y-Motor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Picture 3 illustrates the location of the Y-Motor.<\/p>\n

    \"Location\n <\/li>\n

  5. \n Remove the motor tension spring.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Unhook the spring holding the motor and let it hang from the bottom peg, as shown in Picture 4.<\/p>\n

    \"Close-up\n <\/li>\n

  6. \n Remove the motor mounting bracket.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Remove the four Philips screws holding the motor bracket and remove the belt from the pulley above the motor. Reference picture 5 to see where the screws are located.<\/p>\n

    \"Location\n <\/li>\n

  7. \n Disconnect the motor lead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This connector is inside the machine and has a lock. Depress the lock and then pull the connectors apart.<\/p>\n

    \"Y-motor\n <\/li>\n

  8. \n Remove the motor assembly from inside the machine.<\/strong>\n <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Installing the new motor<\/h2>\n
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    1. \n Install the new motor assembly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Place the assembly in from the front of the machine. Loop the belt over the pulley and loosely install, but do not tighten, the 4 Y-Motor mounting screws.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n Attach the spring.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Place the spring on the lower peg, then pull the spring up over the top peg, letting it fit into the rear groove on the peg.<\/p>\n

      \"Spring\n <\/li>\n

    3. \n Apply tension and seat the belt.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Allow the spring to apply tension to the belt. Do not pull down on the motor. Move the X-axis assembly back and forth in the machine three to four times to make sure that the belt is fully seated.<\/p>\n

      \"Illustration\n <\/li>\n

    4. \n Tighten mounting screws.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Securely tighten the 4 screws highlighted in Picture 10.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    5. \n Reconnect the motor lead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Plug the motor’s electrical connector back in as shown in picture 11.<\/p>\n

      \"Reconnecting\n <\/li>\n

    6. \n Replace right side panel.<\/strong>\n <\/li>\n
    7. \n Replace front panel.<\/strong>\n <\/li>\n
    8. \n Finalize the installation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Start up the engraver to ensure proper operation. This completes Replacing the Y-Motor in your FiberMark Laser engraver.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/article>\n\r\n\t\t\t

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