2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT
2.9 Replacing the Cover Open Switch and Media Sensor (Lower)
5)Disconnect the Head FPC from the Print Head Connector.
Print Head Connector
Head FPC
6)Remove the Print Head Ass’y.
7)Disconnect the Head FPC Cable from the Drive PC Board Connector.
Drive PC Board | Head FPC Cable |
8)Replace the Print Head and Head FPC Cable with a new one, then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
NOTES:
1.After replacing the Print Head, refer to the Setting Operation Manual or System Mode Manual and perform the following operations.
zPerform a RAM clear.
2.After replacing the Print Head, perform the print head broken element check and make sure none of the elements are broken. (Refer to Section 4.2.2 in the System Mode Manual.)
Also perform a test print and make sure the print quality is correct. (Refer to Section 4.6 in the System Mode Manual.) If the print tone is dark or light, perform the print tone fine adjustment. (Refer to Section 4.5.4 in the System Mode Manual.) If the media is smudged, this may result from the smudged print head. In the case, refer to the Owner’s Manual and clean the print head.