Replacing the Print Head

View the video here. (it has no audio).

You can easily remove and replace a damaged or worn print head.

• Do not power on or off the product, or connect or disconnect the power cord while your hands are wet. Doing so could cause an electric shock. • Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before you replace the print head. • Wear gloves before replacing the print head, to prevent damage to the print head.

　

View the video below for the procedure.

1.	Make sure that the product is powered off, and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

2.	Turn the hand valve (1) to the left (air circuit off).

3.	Use your hands to pull out the cylinder (2).

4.	Open the front cover (3).

• Open the front cover fully to its limit.

5.	Open the head lock lever (4) to release the print head's lock.

• The print head and its surroundings are hot after printing. Wait until the product cools down. • Touching the edge of the print head with your bare hand could cause injury.

6.	Remove the media and ribbon if they are already loaded.

7.	Press the lever (5) to remove the print head (6).

8.	Disconnect all the connectors (7) from the print head (6).

There are two connectors.

9.	Connect all the connectors (7) to the new print head (6).

• Handle the print head with care. Do not contaminate or scratch the sensitive print head surface.

10.	Install the new print head (6) onto the product.

To install the print head, firmly press the notches on both ends of the print head against the mount until they click so the print head is locked.

• If the cables from the connectors (7) are poking out, push them back in.

11.	Load the media and ribbon back if you remove them in step 6.

12.	Close the head lock lever (4).

13.	Close the front cover (3).

• When closing the front cover, be careful not to pinch your fingers.

14.	Use your hands to return the cylinder (2).

• When returning the cylinder, be careful that you do not pinch your hands between the cylinder cover and the label suction plate.

15.	Turn the hand valve (1) to the right (air circuit on).

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