Replacing the Print Head

View the video here (it has no audio).

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For CL4NX

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For CL6NX

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

• Do not power on or off the product, 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.

CL4NX

CL6NX

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

2.	Open the top cover.

• Open the top cover fully to prevent accidental drop of the cover.

3.	Push the head lock lever (1) towards the rear to unlock the print head.

• 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.

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

5.	Press the lever (2) to remove the print head (3).

• For CL4NX UHF RFID models, the UHF RFID antenna is installed on the print head. Be careful not to overly pull the antenna cable when replacing the print head. Contact your SATO reseller, dealer, or technical support for more information.

6.	Disconnect all the connectors (4) from the defective print head (3).

In total, there are two connectors for CL4NX and three connectors for CL6NX.

7.	Connect all the connectors (4) to the new print head.

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

8.	Install the new print head.

Install the print head so that it is locked with a click sound.

9.	Load the media and ribbon back if you remove them in step 4.