Brother GTX-4 - Replacement of Print Head; Replacement Procedures for Print Head on the Color Side

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Disassembly / Replacement / Adjustment
6-1-31. Replacement of print head
If a problem of non-ejection of ink-jet droplets is not cleared even after cleaning the head nozzle, replace a print head
with a new one.
The replacement procedures vary from the color heads to the white heads. According to each of the replacement
procedures, replace each print head with a new one separately.
<TIPS>
 Ink needs to be re-installed after replacing the print head. If the ink level is low, make a new ink pouch available for use.
Replacement procedures for print head on the color side
(1)
From the menu, select [Maintenance] > [Head Replacement] > [Color], and press
.
<TIPS>

Pressing
causes the platen to start moving. Do not put anything around the platen.
(2) Follow the on-screen message and turn off the power.
<IMPORTANT>
 Please complete the task within 30 minutes, in order to prevent the print heads from drying up.
(3) Open the front cover.
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(4) Remove the upper case of a new print head.
(5) Remove four caps from the new print head.
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Upper case
Cap
Print head
Front cover