Maintenance

Replacing the Print Head

If a specific dot is not printed for all characters, replace the print head.

Warning: The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.

To remove the print head:

1.Turn off the printer.

2.Open the front cover and remove the ribbon cartridge.

3.Pull the right end of the head lock wire 1 forward to release it from the hook at the right of the print head carriage. Then release the wire from the center hook.

4.Lift the print head to remove it from the connector on the carriage.

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Removing the Print Head

To install the print head:

1.Carefully fit the mounting guide grooves of the print head on the locating studs on the carriage.

2.Push the print head into the connector and hook the wire into place in the reverse order of removal.

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Compaq LA36 user manual Replacing the Print Head