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Operating Instructions
Edition 5/06
Cleaning and basic maintenance
A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+
Fig. 18:
Removing and installing the printhead
Removing the printhead
1. Turn lever (10) counterclockwise to lift the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.
3. Remove hexagonal wrench (9) from its retainer.
4. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with one finger and screw out screw (8)
with the hexagonal wrench and remove it and the washer.
5. Swivel printhead mounting bracket (9) upward.
6. Remove printhead from the printhead mounting bracket (9) if necessary.
7. Loosen both plug connections (2, 3) on the printhead and set printhead down on a clean, soft surface.
Installing the printhead
1. Attach plug connections (2, 3).
2. Position printhead in printhead mounting bracket (9) in such a way that the pins (6) are secured in
the corresponding holes in the printhead mounting bracket (9).
3. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with one finger and check for correct
positioning of the printhead mounting bracket (9).
4. Screw in screw (8) with washer with the hexagonal wrench and tighten it.
5. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see ”6.1” on page 16).
CAUTION!
The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!
Set up printer on a grounded, conductive surface.
Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.
Do not touch contacts on the plug connections (2, 3).
Do not touch printing line (5) with hard objects or your hands.
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