56STEP4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Replacing the cutter unit

Eventually the cutting blade on the cutter unit will become dull and need to be replaced. At the appropriate time, purchase a new replacement cutter unit and install it according to the following procedure. For purchasing a replacement cutter unit, refer to Î"Software User's Guide (PDF Manual)".

1 Check that the cutter unit is located to the home position.

2 Turn OFF the power to this printer and pull out the power cord from the wall outlet.

3

Open the DK Roll cover and pull the roll release lever to the up position. Remove the DK Roll.

4

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the screw which holds the cutter blade unit in-place.

The screw of cutter unit cannot be removed to prevent the malfunction of the printer.

5

Hold the knob and carefully remove the cutter unit.

Take care not to touch the blade of cutter.

6

Set the new cutter unit at the prescribed position.

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Brother QL-650TD manual Replacing the cutter unit, Hold the knob and carefully remove the cutter unit