A-Series - Instructions for Replacing the Printhead Mounting Bracket
27.02.03
The replacement serves the purpose to use a printhead mounting bracket with exchangeable hinges for the printhead alignment.
This document decribes the replacement for two versions of the printhead mounting bracket :
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WARNING !
Unplug the power cord from the power source
before starting.
1. Open the cover and remove the media from the printer.
2. Swing the lever (
2
) in the position shown in figure 2. In this
position, the printhead assembly in unlocked but still lying on
the print roller.
3. Loosen the printhead from the printhead carriage by turning
the printhead locking screw (
1
) counter-clockwise.
3
4
5
6
4. Open the backside cover.
5. Remove the snap ring (
6
) and printhead lock/unlock plate (
5
).
6. Remove the snap ring (
4
) and swing arm plate (
5
).
7
8
9
10
11
7. Loosen the 4 screws (
11
) and remove the upper side plate
(
10
) with shaft and lever (
2
).
Make sure that the plastic bushing (
7
) remains on the chassis
or is re-inserted.
8. Lift the printhead carriage (
9
), so that the printhead will be
released from the printhead carriage. Remove the printhead
carriage.
Make sure that the bushing (
8
) remains on the chassis or is
re-inserted.
A) Removing the Printhead Carriage
The removal of the printhead carriage must be done in the same manner for all printer versions :
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Printhead Mounting Bracket (Part.-No. 5946131)
A3 - from Ser. No. 1600
A2Gemini - all printers
Printhead Mounting Bracket (Part.-No. 5946101)
A3 - Ser. No. from 1000 up to 1599
