SATO 5900RVe manual Print Head Replacement, Print Head to Prevent Damage to ITS Elements

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Unit 6: Maintenance

PRINT HEAD REPLACEMENT

If the print head becomes damaged or wears out, it can be easily removed and replaced without having to make critical adjustments. Before replacing the print head, check the head counter values by printing a test pattern.

1Switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord.

2Open the right housing cover and unlatch print head assembly (1, Figure 6-3).

3Pry lever guard (2) free from print assembly (1).

4Remove screw (3) to release defective print head (4) and tear bar (5).

5Disconnect the wiring harness from defective print head (4) and lift away.

6Apply tear bar (5) to replacement print head (4) and secure to print assembly (1) using screw (3).

CAUTION: EXCERSIZE CARE WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT

PRINT HEAD TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO ITS ELEMENTS.

NOTE: A properly installed tear bar will be oriented so that it folds down in front of the print head andd is parallel with the print assembly.

7Reattach lever guard (2) to print assembly (1).

8Clear the print head counter. Refer to the relative procedure for instructions if required.

9Reconnect power supply cord, test cycle, and close right housing cover.

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Figure 6-3, Print Head Replacement

SATO M5900RVe Operator Manual

PN 9001125A

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Contents M5900RVe Direct Thermal Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Operation TroubleshootingMaintenance Introduction About this Manual Result in Presonal InjuryGeneral Description 1a, Primary Components1b, Primary Components Control Features SwitchesPage Technical Data Environmental Physical CharacteristicsPower PrintCharacter Font Capabilities BAR Code Capabilties Downloadable FontsCharacter Control Regulatory ApprovalsInstallation Unpacking & Parts Identification Packed ComponentsMedia Selection Printer InstallationSite Location Media LoadingMedia Loading RS232 Serial Interface RS232C SpecificationsInterface Selection Cable Requirements DB9 RS232C Serial Interface SignalsPIN Direction Signal Definition Host Connection DB9 PrinterACK SpecificationsIEEE1284 Parallel Interface InitUniversal Serial BUS USB Adapter 802.11B Wireless80211B Wireless Specifications Local Area Network LAN EthernetReceive Buffer ACK/NAK ProtocolAccessories Installation Interface Module UpgradeOperation Printer Configuration DIP Switch PanelsDSW1 Function Descriptions DSW1 Default SettingsDSW1 Configuration OFFConfiguration DSW2 Default SettingsDSW2 Configuration DSW1 DSW2 Function DescriptionsDSW3 Default Settings Function DescriptionConfiguration Modes Normal ModeTest Print Mode Test Print ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeDefault Settings Mode Default Settings ModeFlash Memory Download Mode Download Font Deletion Status Description Acsii HEX TransferFlash Memory Download Mode User Download Mode User Download ModeHEX Dump Mode Hex Dump ModeCard Mode Card ModeNON-STANDARD Clear Mode Non-Standard Clear ModeService Mode 10, Service ModeCounters Mode 11, Counters ModeMaintenance Mode Maintenance ModeMenu Description Advanced ModeCard Mode Service Mode Counters Mode Maintenance Mode Print Operational AdjustmentsPotentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE OffsetFeed Direction 14, Sensor & Accessory Locations Unit 4 Operation Sato M5900RVe Operator Manual PN 9001125A Troubleshooting LCD Message Beep Error Condition To Clear Uneven Print Darkness Image VoidsLight Print Images Smeared Print ImagesIncorrect Label Positioning Meandering MediaPrinter Creates a Blank Label Troubleshooting Procedures Universal Serial BUS USB Interface Parallel InterfaceLAN Ethernet Interface Page Maintenance Cleaning Procedures From the PRINTER, Exersize Care to Prevent Print Head DamageReplacement Procedures Fuse ReplacementPrint Head Replacement Print Head to Prevent Damage to ITS ElementsInterface Board Replacement Interface Board ReplacementAdjustment Procedures Print Defects Relative ProcedurePrint Head Balance Adjustment Print Head Balance AdjustmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment