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Hibiscus Citizen CLP 8301 User's Information Manual

Replacing print head
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1.
Switch OFF the printer.
2.
Open the Printer Cover - release and raise the print head assembly - remove the ribbon.
3.
Remove the ribbon guide bar:
a) With finger or thumbnail, lift the catch on the upper black plastic retainer and slide away from the head assembly.
b) Lift the ribbon guide out of the lower retainer, leaving that retainer in place.
See Diagram 1.
4.
Using both hands, press the printhead back against the spring mechanism maintaining an even pressure on both ends,
and sliding away from you to disengage the locking spurs and release the head from the carriage assembly.
See Diagram 2.
Diagram 2
5.
Carefully remove the head and disconnect from the carriage assembly by unplugging the wire harness.
6.
Gently lift the edge of the plastic strip on the underside of the new print head to reveal and note down the head
resistance value.
See Diagram 3.
7.
Plug the new head into the wire harness.
8.
Slot the new head into the carriage assembly and press in against the spring mechanism, sliding towards you to engage
the locking spurs.
9.
Re-seat the ribbon guide bar in the lower retainer clip and slide the upper retainer back onto the carriage assembly
until it locks in place.
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For technical support on printer issues call 0113 2424272 and ask for IT Support
Hibiscus PLC, Hudswell Road, Leeds LS10 1AG
Citizen CLP 8301 – Replacing Print Head
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  • Page 1 HIBSOFT INFORMATION GUIDES Citizen CLP 8301 – Replacing Print Head Page: 1 Switch OFF the printer. Open the Printer Cover - release and raise the print head assembly - remove the ribbon. Remove the ribbon guide bar: a) With finger or thumbnail, lift the catch on the upper black plastic retainer and slide away from the head assembly.
  • Page 2 HIBSOFT INFORMATION GUIDES Citizen CLP 8301 – Replacing Print Head Page: 2 10. Before printing, calibrate the printer for the resistance value of the new head. WAR I G: failure to complete this step may impair print quality and/or shorten the life of the new head.

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