Chapter 6 — Maintain the Printer
Replace the Platen Roller
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8 Replace the media (and ribbon) in the printer.
9 Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to lower it.
10 Close the media cover, reconnect power, and turn on the printer.
If the printer platen roller gets damaged or wears out, it is easy to
replace.
On the PM43 printer, you can store a spare platen roller in the holder
located under the media holder. Just insert the platen roller as you
would into the printer and then turn the latch counterclockwise to
secure it to the printer base.
1 Turn the printer off and disconnect the printer from power.
2 Open the media cover.
3 Remove the media.
4 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the
printhead.
5 Rotate the platen roller latch clockwise to detach it from the
printer and pull the platen roller away from the printer.
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