SATO CG2 Series Operator's Manual page 67

5.4 EASY REPLACEMENT OF PARTS (cont'd)
For CG212 TT and CG218 TT Thermal transfer printer
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off, and remove the power
cable.
2.
Lift the Top Cover.
3.
Pull the lever on the middle of the ribbon unit downward to
pull out the ribbon unit. Then, simply let down the ribbon
unit. There is a stopper midway through its movement
range that will prevent the ribbon unit from snapping down.
4.
On the right side of the ribbon unit, press the catches at
both top and bottom to remove the side cover. Move the
whole print head assembly downward.
5.
The cable connector (circled) at the rear of the print head is
now exposed. Pull the print head downward, then gently
disconnect the print head from the cable connector.
6.
Carefully attach a replacement print head to the cable
connector. The connector is keyed so that it can only be
inserted in the correct orientation.
Caution:
While handling the print head, be careful not to scratch the
printing surface of the print head. Scratching the surface will
cause permanent and irreparable damage that is not covered
by the warranty!
7.
Reinsert the new print head assembly into the printer,
making sure that the pivot at the left side of the print head
assembly fits the holes on the ribbon unit.
8.
Replace the side cover to the ribbon unit to fix and hold the
new print head in position.
9.
Restore power, reload media and ribbon, reset the head
counter and perform a test print to ensure that the print head
is connected properly.
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