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Replacing Parts
Replacing the Print Mechanism
8/27/08 Thermal Transfer G-Series
TM
Service Manual 980618-001 A
Replacing the Print Mechanism
You must remove the bottom case, top case, Main Logic circuit board, hinges and ribbon
carriage before performing this procedure.
Removal
1. With the top and bottom cases and Main Logic circuit board removed, continue
disassembly by removing the clip holding the ribbon out sensor cable to the rib of the
printer chassis.
2. Remove the hinges.
3. Pull the left and right links off the side of the top, inner frame.
4. Cut the tie wrap holding the printhead harness to the printer chassis.
5. Pull the inner frame and its flapper out of the ribbon carriage.
6. Remove the ribbon carriage.
Caution • Prepare your work area by protecting against static discharge. Your work area
must be static-safe and include a properly grounded conductive cushioned mat to hold the
printer and a conductive wrist strap for yourself.