Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance
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CW408 Operator Manual
4.4 EASY REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
It is easy to replace the print head and platen roller of the CW408 printer.
The one-touch, tool-less print head release mechanism enables the print head to be quickly and easily
replaced. The platen roller can be replaced without use of any tools.
4.4.1 How to Replace the Print Head
The print head on the printer is a user-replaceable item. If it becomes damaged for any reason, it can be
easily removed and replaced. Contact your SATO reseller or technical support center for information on
obtaining a new print head.
1.
Make sure that the printer is set to off, and remove the AC
power cord.
2.
Lift the
top cover
.
3.
While pressing on the two sides of the
print head assem-
bly
, slide the
print head assembly
downward to
unlock.
Make sure that the latch
on the side of the
print head
assembly
is unlocked.
4.
Lift and pull out the
print head assembly
a little to
reveal the
wiring harnesses
.
5.
Disconnect the
wiring harnesses
on both sides of the
print head
to remove the defective
print head
.
6.
Carefully connect the
wiring harnesses
to the new
head
. The connectors are keyed so that they can only be
inserted in the correct orientation.
Caution
•
Static electricity can result in component damage. Observe appropriate grouping procedures
when replacing any components.
•
Wear protective gloves to avoid contaminating the sensitive print head surface.
Caution:
While handling the
print head
, be careful not to scratch
the printing surface of the
print head
. Scratching the
surface will cause permanent and irreparable damage
that is not covered by the warranty!
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