Chapter 11— Maintenance
Printhead Replacement
The printhead is subject to wear both from the direct thermal media or ribbon and from the rapid heating and cooling process during printing. Thus, the printhead will require periodic replacement.
Time between printhead replacements depends on the print images, the type of direct thermal media or ribbon in use, the amount of energy to the printhead, the print speed, the ambient temperature, and several other factors.
While replacing the printhead, the power must be off. The firmware will not detect the new printhead resistance and density until the printer has been restarted.
Note: Check that the density and dot alignment of the new printhead matches the printhead you are replacing. However, you can switch between alignments and densities at will, but be advised that the printout will be affected accordingly.
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Open the front and side doors.
Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise the printhead.
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