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CL4NX/CL6NX Service Manual
5.2
Replacing the Print Head
If the print head becomes damaged or worn, it can be easily removed and replaced without having to 
make critical adjustments.
Wear protective gloves to avoid contaminating the sensitive print head surface. Before replacing the print 
head, check the head counter values. Refer to Information > Counters > Head in the chapter 4 of the 
CL4NX/CL6NX operator manual.
WARNING
• Do not touch the power button, 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.
5.2.1
Replacing the Print Head (without the Optional UHF RFID 
Antenna Installed)
1 Make sure that the printer is in power off 
mode, then disconnect the power cord 
from the AC outlet.
2 Open the top cover.
CAUTION
Open the top cover fully to prevent accidental drop of 
the cover.
3 Push the head lock lever . towards the 
rear to unlock the print head. 
CAUTION
• The print head and its surroundings are hot after 
printing. Be careful not to touch it, to avoid being 
burned.
• Touching the edge of the print head with your bare 
hand could cause injury.
4 Remove the media and ribbon if they are 
already loaded.