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These procedures are an alternate method to those described previously and

require the use of the Printhead Adjustment Screws.

See Figure 5.9 to identify the parts when called out.

CAUTION: The printer electronics are susceptible to static discharge.

Wear an anti-static wrist strap and attach it to the printer chassis.

1. Turn the printer power OFF and remove the Power Cord.

2. Remove the media and ribbon (if used) from the printer.

3. Unlatch the Printhead.

CAUTION: The Screws in the Print Mechanism are of different lengths

to provide proper assembly. Incorrect replacement could cause damage to

the Printhead. Segregate these screws during disassembly to insure they

are returned to their proper position.

4. Remove the two Phillips screws and remove the Strip Plate “F”.

5. Remove the Printhead Support Bracket “D” by removing the two (2) Phillips

screws.

6. Remove the Phillips screw attaching the Ground Strap “E” to the top of the

Print Mechanism

NOTE: The screw attaching the Printhead to the Ground Strap “E” is longer and must

be replaced in the same position.

7. Carefully remove the three (3) remaining screws holding the

Printhead “A” to the Head Mounting Bracket “B”.

8. Slide the Printhead “A” forward and out of the Head Mounting Bracket.

9. Disconnect the Printhead Ribbon Cable “G” from the rear of the Printhead.

CAUTION: The Printhead Element Surface can be scratched and

damaged by coming in contact with any hard or abrasive objects.

1. Note the Printhead Resistance value imprinted on the underside of the new

Printhead. This value will be used later for Printhead Voltage Adjustment.

2. Reconnect the Printhead Cable “G” to the new replacement Printhead “A”.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, insure the Cable is securely attached.

3. Slide the new Printhead into the Head Mounting Bracket “B” and align its

mounting holes with the screw holes as viewed from the top of the Mounting

Bracket.

4. Carefully reinstall the six (6) mounting screws, Printhead Support Bracket “D” and

Ground Strap “E”. Insure proper screw placement. Torque to 5-6 inch-pounds.

5. Remount the Strip Plate “F” but do not tighten the mounting screws.

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