TITLE
Model
DOCUMENT NO.
PAGE
PM43 Service Work Instructions
PM43,PM43C
SWIPM43x-000
Page
22 of 70
Intermec Proprietary Document
OPERATION:
Printhead Lift Arm
This section covers the instructions on replacing the printhead lift arm. The purpose the of the printhead lift arm is to adjust
the printhead pressure to compensate for different media width and thickness.
Accessing the printhead lift arm for replacement will require removal of the printhead pressure adjustment mechanism and
printhead lift mechanism assembly.
Tools Required
Description
Part Number
Torx Driver
T10
Parts Required
Item Part Number
Description
Qty
1
710-104S-001
Arm,HP Sub,Assy Spare PM43
1
Printhead Lift Arm Replacement
1. Remove the printhead pressure adjustment mechanism. See page 16 for instructions on how to remove the printhead
pressure adjustment mechanism.
2. Remove the printhead lift mechanism assembly. See page 21 for instructions on how to remove the printhead
lift mechanism assembly
3. Remove the spring tensioner and printhead lift actuator
4. Squeeze the push button together and carefully slide the magnetic arm assembly as shown in Figure 1. It is IMPORTANT to
watch the compression spring as you slide the arm assembly away from the
5. Reverse the instructions for re-installation.
Figure 1
Arm Assembly, Magnetic, PM43
Lift Actuator
Spring Tensioner
1
Compression
Spring