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DTC500 Series Card Printer/Encoders Troubleshooting Guide (Rev. 3.0)
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Removing the Original Printhead Assembly (continued)
Step Procedure
6
Gently disconnect the Printhead Harness Cable (D850185) from the mid-section
of the Printhead Assembly.
7
On the back of the Printhead Assembly, use the Phillips Screwdriver to remove
the grounding screw and grounding strap.
Installing the New Printhead Assembly
Step Procedure
1
Reverse steps 3 through 6 above to install the new Printhead Assembly.
2
When completed, apply power to the Printer and allow the Printer to follow its
normal power-up cycle.
3
From the front panel display, select the
MENU
button.
4
At the Select Function window, press the down arrow once and select [Setup
Printer].
5
At the Change Parameter window, press the down arrow three times and select
[Head Resistance].
6
Use the up and down arrows to change the Current Value to closely match the
resistance value recorded from the new Printhead. (
Note:
The value on the
display will change at 50-ohm increments. Adjust the value as closely as
possible.)
7
When the Current Value is set, press the
Select
button, then the
Exit
button to
return to the main display.
8
Print a test card by selecting MENU from the front display panel, then selecting
[Print Test Image] and then selecting [Gray/Align YMC/K]. See the
Printing the
Self-test
on page 190. (
Note:
This confirms that the new Printhead Assembly is
functioning properly. If the test print looks good and is consistent with the overall
position of the test print printed with the old Printhead, the Printhead installation
is complete.)