2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT

EM18-33010A (Revision Date Feb. 01, ’96)

2.6 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD

2.6.2New type print head

NOTE: NEVER loosen screws other than two SM-4x8B.

1)Turn the head lever clockwise to lower the print head. Remove the two SM-4x8B screws.

2)Turn the head lever counterclockwise and disconnect the two connectors to detach the print head from the print block.

Screw (SM-4x8B)

Screws

(NEVER remove these screws.)

Print Block

Connector

B

A

Screws painted red

(NEVER remove these screws.)

 

B

 

Connector

Fig. 2-15

Print Head

 

3)Replace the print head and connect the connectors.

4)Align the two holes A in the middle of the print head with the print head position adjusting pins provided in the print block and fit the print head into the print block.

5)Turn the head lever clockwise and secure the print head with screws in the holes B .

Adjusting the print head position

When print tone becomes light from using special paper with improper print head position, please follow the procedure below and adjust the print head position.

NOTE:

Never loosen screws C unless print position fine adjustment is required because they have been adjusted properly. Doing so will change the adjustment.

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Toshiba B-570 manual New type print head