Print Head Block

Chapter 2 Printer Installation

WARNING!

During normal printer operations, the print head will become hot. Care should be used when handling the print head to avoid personal injury.

1Remove all Ribbon Modules from the print head blocks. Then lift one of the print head blocks.

Print Head Block

Notes:

Be sure to return the print head to the original position.

Tighten the screws so as not to damage the screw threads.

2Hold the Ribbon Plate with the pin facing inside and downwards,

as illustrated below.

Print Head Block

 

Ribbon Plate

Pin

3First position the Head Positioning Plate (opposite the pin side), into the small rectangular groove. Keep the Head Positioning Plate flush against the groove, as illustrated below.

When attaching the Ribbon Plate to the print head block, make sure that the Head Positioning Plate makes full contact with the small rectangular groove.

 

Groove

Head Positioning

Print Head Block

Plate

Ribbon Plate

 

Ribbon Plate

 

(Side View of Print Head Block and Ribbon Plate)

4Slide the Ribbon Plate down slightly and insert the pin into the hole on the back of the print head.

5After the pin is inserted, slide the Ribbon Plate back in the direction of the arrow and gently pull down the print head. Secure the Ribbon

Plate to the print head block by tightening the Mounting Screw.

Mounting Screw Print Head Block

Print Head Block

Ribbon Plate

Pin

6Repeat this procedure for installation of the other three print heads.

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Toshiba CB-416-T3-QQ owner manual Installing the Ribbon Plate