Zebra Technologies DA402 Installing the Printhead

Installing the Printhead

1.Ensure that the printer is turned off and unplugged.

2.Refer to Figure 28. Route the two printhead wire harness connectors as shown. Then, insert the connectors into their receptacles.

3.Insert the printhead into the printhead bracket.

4.Refer to Figure 29. Reinstall the two screws and washers that secure the printhead to the printhead bracket.

NOTE: The green grounding cable, which attaches to the feed switch assembly PC board, must also be secured by one of the screws.

5.Refer to Figure 30. Insert one end of the tension bar into its mounting bracket (1). Then, gently push down on the opposite end of the tension bar until it locks into place (2).

NOTE: Make sure the “V” of the tension bar fits into the notch in the printhead bracket.

6.Insure that all cables are properly dressed between the printhead and latch assembly and the top cover.

7.Reinstall the four screws that secure the printhead and latch assembly to the top cover. Then, plug in the printer and turn on the power.

Connector

	Connector
	Receptacle
Receptacle	(shown hidden)
(shown hidden)	Printhead

Figure 28

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