Replacing the Print Head

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

• Do not 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.	Press the cover open latch (1) to open the top cover (2).

3.	Pull out the parts (3), on which are engraved.

The parts (3) are indicated by the (ribbon cover open) marks on the combined direct thermal/thermal transfer model.

4.	On the combined direct thermal/thermal transfer model, remove the ribbon if it is loaded.

5.	Put your fingers on the 2 tabs, on the left and right sides, on the head cover (4) and open it toward the front.

The head cover opens in 2 stages. Open it so the opening is about 45 degrees.

• 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.	Take out the print head (5).

• Do not touch the heating unit and terminals of the print head.

7.	Insert the new print head, tilt it upward, and close the head cover.

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

8.	Load the ribbon back if you removed it in step 4.

9.	Close the top cover.

Push both ends of the top cover, and close it firmly until it clicks.

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

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