Replacement Of The Platen - Microplex PP 404 User Manual

Maintenance
3.4

Replacement of the Platen

The platen needs to be replaced after approximately 800,000 pages (see Page Counter
(PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3).
To Remove the Platen (2)
1. Remove the output stacker (only Multi-purpose Printer).
2. Lift and remove the top cover.
3. Remove the ribbon cassette.
4. Switch the printer OFF.
5. Position the print head to the very right.
6. Release the green plastic platen clamp (1) on the left platen mounting.
7. Move platen (2) approximately 10 mm to the left, lift the left end of the platen free off its
mounting and withdraw the platen from the right mounting.
8. Lift the platen to the left underneath the print head and take it out.
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