Paxar 612, 611, 610 user manual Replacing the Printhead

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9.Close the exit cover by pushing firmly on it as shown. Both latches will click into place.

10.Close the cover and printhead assembly.

11.Turn on the printer.

12.Press Feed to position the supply under the printhead.

Replacing the Printhead

You may have to replace the printhead if it is damaged or worn-out. For example, you may see 616 (bad dot or dots) or 768 (printhead failure) error codes.

CAUTION

The printhead is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage the

printhead or reduce its life. Ground yourself by touching some metal, such as the printer's metal base, before touching the printhead. Clean the printhead to remove any salt or oil left from handling prior to operation.

To replace the printhead:

1.Turn off the printer.

2.Open the cover.

Users Manual - 610/611/612 Printers

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Contents Paxar Systems Group Manual Edition March 610 / 611 / 612 PrintersThis page left blank intentionally Contents Contacting Paxar TroubleshootingAppendix a Specifications & Accessories Getting Started Unpacking the Printer Connecting the Power CableAudience Establishing Communications Connecting the Communication CableDefault Serial Port Communication Values Printer Status Lights Default Printer SettingsUsing the Control Panel Status Code Box Button FunctionsSetting Dip Switches DIP Switches Diagnostics Lower DIP Switches Flow ControlFeed Mode VerifierLoading Supplies Loading Labels 610 Do not pick up the printer By the supply holder Peel Bar Ribbon Bar Loading Supplies ∙ 14 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Labels 16 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Supplies ∙ 18 ∙ Loading Supplies Loading Supplies ∙ Loading Ribbon Loading Supplies ∙ Take-up Reel Back Reel Loading Supplies ∙ Adjusting the Wide/Narrow Knobs Loading Supplies ∙ Printing PrintingPrinter Alignment Top and Bottom Copy Printing an Error LabelPreventing Jams Non-Printing ZonePrinting Serial Bar Codes Adjusting Print PositionsSupply Position Adjusting the Cut AnglePrint Position Margin PositionAdjusting the Drop Tray Using the KnifeNafta Font Care Symbol Font SamplesGinetex Font Care and Maintenance Clearing a Knife Jam Clearing Supply JamsCleaning 36 ∙ Care and Maintenance Replacing the Printhead 38 ∙ Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance ∙ Snap the printhead into place Adjusting the Print Contrast Replacing the Fuse Lubricating the Knife Troubleshooting Printing a Test Label Problem Action TroubleshootingData Errors Error MessagesOption number must be 1, 4, 30, 31, 42, 50, 60, or Troubleshooting ∙ 50 ∙ Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ∙ Communication Failures Error Description/ActionData Formatting Errors Machine Faults Troubleshooting ∙ Printer Specifications Appendix a Specifications & AccessoriesPaxar Systems Supply SpecificationsRibbon Widths Ribbon SpecificationsContacting Paxar Accessories