6.Pull out the connector end of the flexible cable from the connector. Take care not to damage the flexible cable.
9.Hold the flexible cable end with a tweezers and pull it out until it is positioned as shown below.
End of Flexible | 180° |
Cable (Connector) |
|
90°
Thermal
Head
Head Holder
7.Remove the thermal head from the head holder with a screwdriver as shown below, and then take the thermal head assembly out of the printer assembly.
Thermal Head
Screwdriver
Head Holder
8.As shown below, pass the flexible cable (connector side) of a new thermal head assembly beneath the guide pins.
End of Flexible
Cable
Guide Pin
10.Turn the head by 90° so that it is parallel with the head holder as shown below. While pulling the head holder toward you, insert the head into the head holder.
Head Holder
Head
Carriage
Projection
Hole
Flexible Cable