SATO GT408, GT 424e, GT 410 manual Replacement Procedures, 1a, Print Head Replacement

Unit 6: Maintenance

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 disconnect the power supply cord.

2 Open the top housing cover.

3 Press print head release lever (1, Figure 6-1) to the right.

4 Carefully lower and withdraw defective print head (2) from print assembly (3). 5 Disconnect the two wiring harnesses from defective print head (2).

6 Connect the two wiring harnesses to replacement print head (2, Figure 7-1b). 7 Insert replacement print head (2) into print assembly (3) and lift into position.

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Figure 6-1a, Print Head Replacement

NOTE: Lift the left end of head bracket (4) onto shaft (5) first. Then lift the right end of head bracket (4) until it snaps into position.

8Reset the head counter in accordance with the procedures enclosed.

9Restore power and test print.

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