SATO 200i manual Replacement Procedures, Print Head Replacement

Unit 7: Replacement Procedures

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

This unit contains step-by-step instructions for the removal and replacement of all primary components and sub-assemblies.

PRINT HEAD REPLACEMENT

If the print head becomes damaged or worn, it can be easily removed and replaced without having to make critical adjustments.

1Switch off the printer and remove power supply or battery.

2 Perform a Factory Test Print and check the head counter.

3 Open the top housing cover to access the print head (Figure 7-1a).

4 Insert a flat driver into the slots of the sensor guide and pry upward. Lift away sensor guide. 5 Insert a flat driver between the print head bracket and the sensor bracket and pry free.

6 Lift away defective print head and disconnect its wiring harness.

Sensor Bracket

Head

Bracket

Driver

Sensor Guide

Sensor

Bracket

Print Head

Guide

Driver

Shaft

Figure 7-1a, Print Head Replacement

7Connect the print head wiring harness to the replacement print head.

8Insert replacement print head into the print assembly and press into position.

9Insert sensor bracket into the print assembly and press into position.

10Reset the head counter in accordance with the procedures enclosed.

11Restore power and test print.

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