Replacing Parts
Replacing the Printhead
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980618-001 A Thermal Transfer G-Series
TM
Service Manual 8/27/08
Installation
1. Push the left side printhead connector into the printhead. The connector is keyed to only
insert one way.
2. Connect the green ground wire to the printhead.
3. Push the right side printhead wire connector onto the printhead.
4. Check that the ground wire and wire bundles are still connected to the printhead.
5. Insert the printhead bracket’s the tab into slot in the ribbon carriage assembly. Align the
printhead spring slots to the five posts and snap the printhead into the ribbon carriage.
6. Place the left hand side of the ribbon guide into the ribbon carriage. Swing the right side of
the ribbon guide into the slot and snap it into position.
7. Verify that the printhead moves up and down freely when pressure is applied and remains
locked when released.
8. Clean the printhead. Use a new pen to wipe body oils (finger prints) and debris of the
printhead. Clean from the center of the printhead to the outside.
Reload media. Plug in power, turn on the printer and print a status report to ensure proper
function.
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