MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING
REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD
) 27864 Issue 1 January 2008
In this exam le a V200 is showp n
Warning: Ensure printer is switched off
and disconnected from the Mains supply.
Remove the ribbon cassette from
the printer by pulling the handle to
release the cassette. Remove the unit
and set aside.
Take of the surrounding cover by
first unscrewing the knurled screws
and carefully lifting the cover off the
chassis.
Disconnect the flat print head cable
from the IDC connector by gently
pulling it off squarely to avoid
damaging the connector pins.
Swivel the print head assembly to
allow easy access to the 2 screws that
hold the print head in place.
Using a 2.5 mm Allen key loosen
the screws and remove the print
head
Caution: The print head will be hot if
the printer was in use before this
operation.
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