Replace The Printhead - Printronix T5000 User Manual

Chapter 5
Replacing The Printhead

Replace The Printhead

CAUTION
Oils from your hands can damage the light brown area (heating
elements) of the printhead. Do not touch the light brown area when you
handle the printhead.
Pivoting
Deck
Printhead
Assembly
1. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise. The
pivoting deck will swing upward, exposing the bottom of the printhead
assembly.
CAUTION
To prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, ground
yourself by touching an unpainted part of the printer frame before
handling and installing the printhead.
2. Touch an unpainted part of the printer frame before touching the
printhead.
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Figure 9. Opening the Pivoting Deck
Deck Lock
Lever