Printhead Replacement - Datamax I-4206 Operator's Manual

5.2 Printhead Replacement

Note: Printheads are fragile; use extreme care when handling and never use
a sharp object on the surface. If you have questions, contact a
qualified technician or Datamax Technical Support before proceeding.
To replace the printhead:
Touch a bare metal part of the printer's frame to discharge any static
electricity that may be present on your body.
Turn 'Off' and unplug the printer.
Open the access cover; if ribbon is
installed, remove it.
With the printhead locked in the
down position,
Printhead Mounting Screw (it will
remain in the assembly).
Rotate the printhead latch forward. While holding the Printhead, raise the
assembly. Disconnect the two Cables and then remove the old Printhead.
While carefully holding
the new Printhead,
connect both Cables.
Position the Printhead
onto the Locating Pins in
the Printhead Assembly
and secure in place with
the Printhead Mounting
Screw (do not over-
tighten). Please note that
a printhead alignment is
normally not required.
Clean the Printhead; see Section 5.3.1.
Reload ribbon (if removed), lower the printhead assembly, and rotate the
printhead latch back, into the locked position. Plug in and turn 'On' the
printer. Print a Validation Label (Section 4.3.5) and if necessary, adjust the
Print Control/Custom Adjustments/Darkness setting (Section 4.1.3) so that
the print contrast produced by the new printhead matches the previous one.
I-Class
loosen the
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