Press Contact And Release Mechanism Of Thermal Head - Brother TD-4000 Service Manual

2.1.2

Press Contact and Release Mechanism of Thermal Head

The head ASSY is pressed firmly against the platen by the force of spring. When the
release levers L and R are pulled upwards, they are unlocked so that the platen and
top cover are released. The tape can be loaded into the machine in this status. If the
head ASSY is pressed against the platen, close the top cover.
Head ASSY
Top cover ASSY
Platen
Head spring Sub plate
Release lever L, R
Release lever L
Platen
Release lever R
Figure 2.1-2 Press Contact and Release Mechanism of Thermal Head
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