REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD

This is not ajob which you will need to do very often. The print head has been designed to give a life of about 200 million dots. In normal everyday use, this will mean years of life. However, if the print quality is faint, even after you have changed the ribbon, the print head will need replacement.

Only use a replacement print head as recommended by your supplier.

1 Turn OFF the printer, and remove the power cable.

2If the printer has been in operation immediately before this operation, the print head will be hot.

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Allow time for the print head to cool before attempting to work on it.

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3Open the top cover.

4Remove the ribbon cartridge (as described above)

5Using a Phillips-type screwdriver, carefully unscrew the two bolts securing the print head to the print head assembly (see the illustration below).

6Pull the print head firmly upwards, releasing the print head card edge con- nectors from the connector mounted on the chassis.

7Remove the retaining screws and washers from the print head assembly. Put them on one side.

8Take the new print head, and locate it in position, making sure that the card edge connections fit securely into the chassis connector.

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XR-1000, XR-1500 specifications

Star Micronics has established itself as a leading provider of premium printing solutions, an assertion further bolstered by its innovative models, the XR-1000 and XR-1500. These thermal receipt printers are designed to meet the diverse needs of retail, hospitality, and various business environments, combining robust features, state-of-the-art technologies, and user-friendly characteristics.

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