Intermec EasyCoder F4 – Installation & Operation IPL Version, Ed. 1   55
 Chapter 10    Maintenance
Printhead 
Replacement
The printhead is subject to wear both from the thermal transfer 
ribbon or the direct thermal media and from the rapid heating and 
cooling process during printing. Thus, the printhead will require 
periodic replacement.
Time between printhead replacements depends on the print images, 
the type of direct thermal media or thermal transfer ribbon in use, 
the amount of energy to the printhead, the print speed, the ambient 
temperature, and several other factors.
Caution!
While replacing the printhead, the power should be off.
Open the side door.
Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise 
the printhead.
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