8.3 Replacing the Thermal Print Head
1. While the suspect print head is still installed, print the print head profile and configuration coupons. Retain for return to
Unimark Products, LLC. with the suspect print head.
d is sensitive to ESD.
3.
ront panel up and
4.
er
forward and lift the print head up
away from the platen.
5. Grip the stock firmly from the rear
of the Unit and remove.
6. Place a coin into the tool slot in
the thumbscrew, and turn counter
clockwise to loosen.
7. Once both thumbscrews have been loosened, pull
head away from the mounting plate. Remove the power
interface cables from the print head assembly.
8. Wrap the print head profile and configuration coupons around
the suspect print head assembly and secure in
shipment back to Unimark Products, LLC. for evaluati
9. Locate new print head assembly. Install the pow
interface cables into the print head assembly.
10. Using the two alignment pins to position the print
assembly, place the print head assembly into the m
position, and tighten the two thumbscrews (turn clockwi
secure). Unimark recommends torqing to 6in-lbs, and usi
Loctite #222 to secure the thumbscrews.
11. Power the Unit on. Take the Unit offline by pressi
ONLINE key.
12. Press the ENTER key and then either the UP or DOWN
until the SERVICE MENU appears. Press the ENTER k
Enter the service password (UP/DOWN arrows change the
individual character value and RIGHT/LEFT arrows move the
cursor side to side). Press the ENTER key.
14. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key until the NEW
PRINTHEAD option appears. Press the ENTER key. The
Unit will read the baseline resistance of the print head you just
installed. Once the baseline resistance has been read, press
the ONLINE key to put the Unit back into service.
2. Power the Unit off. CAUTION: Print Hea
Press the front panel release
button. Lift the f
out of the way.
Pull the print head release lev
the print
and
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13. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key until the MAINTENANCE
menu appears. Press the ENTER key.
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