Maintenance
Replacement of the Platen
The platen needs to be replaced after approximately 800,000 pages (see Page Counter (PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3).
To Remove the Platen (61)
1.Remove the output stacker
2.Lift and remove the top cover
3.Remove the ribbon cassette
4.Switch the printer OFF
5.Position the print head to the very right.
6.Release the green plastic platen clamp (1) on the left platen mounting.
7.Move platen (2) approximately 10 mm to the left, lift the left end of the platen free off its mounting and withdraw the platen from the right mounting.
8.Lift the platen to the left underneath the print head and take it out.
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Maintenance
To Install the Platen
Ensure that the printer is switched OFF.
1.Place platen (2) in the vacant space between print head and metal bar.
2.Move print head from its right hand position into the centre.
3.Fit the gear wheel end of the platen into the right hand side mounting. Be careful not to damage the gear wheel.
4.Ensure that the plastic platen clamp (1) is in the upright position, push the platen in to its mounting and lock in position by pushing the tag on the clamp to the rear.
5.Install the ribbon cassette.
6.Fit and close the top cover.
7.Fit the output stacker.
8.Run the
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