Printhead Replacement - Intermec EasyCoder F2 User Manual

Chapter 10 Maintenance

Printhead Replacement

1
Open the side door.
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The printhead is subject to wear both from the direct thermal
media (or ribbon) and from the rapid heating and cooling
process during printing. Thus, the printhead will require periodic
replacement.
Time between printhead replacements depends on the print
images, the type of direct thermal media (or ribbon) in use, the
amount of energy to the printhead, the print speed, the ambient
temperature, and several other factors.
While replacing the printhead, the power should be off.
2
Turn the printhead lift lever clockwise to raise
Caution!
the printhead.
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