Correcting Problems
4–10
January 1998
6. Rub the cloth back and forth along the entire length of the printhead’s
heater line which is shown in area A of the following diagram.
Center (filled) slot
aligns with Heater Line
when viewed from front.
Sealant Protecting
Circuit Row
DO NOT VIOLATE
(A) Heater Line
(Bead)
Clean this area
only, along entire
length of Heater
Line. Do not clean
or wipe below this
area, as damage to
the Thermal Head
could result.
(C) Circuit Cover
(B) Backing Plate
Circuit Board
Thermal Print Head
The heater line (A) aligns with the center (filled) slot on the backing
plate (B). Be careful not to rub the sealant which protrudes from
beneath the circuit cover (C) as damage to the printhead could occur.