Replacing The Printhead - Intermec PA30 User Manual

Chapter 7 — Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting the PA30

Replacing the Printhead

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6 Pull the cleaning card through the printhead.
7 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the
printhead.
8 Wait about 30 seconds to allow the cleaning fluid to dissolve
residue on the printhead.
9 Repeat steps 5 to 7. If necessary, use a fresh cleaning card.
10 Allow the printhead to dry before you load media and ribbon.
The PA30 printhead life depends on the print images, the type of
direct thermal media or ribbon being used, the amount of energy
to the printhead, the print speed, the ambient temperature, and
other factors. Follow the next procedure to replace the PA30
printhead.
To prevent damage to the PA30, disconnect power to the print
engine when you replace the printhead.
Note: Make sure the density of the new printhead matches the
one being replaced. You can switch between densities at will, but
printouts will be affected accordingly.
To replace the printhead
1 Make sure the PA30 is not connected to power.
2 Open the PA30 access door.
3 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the
printhead.
4 Remove media and ribbon.
5 Push the printhead bracket away from the magnet in the
pressure arm.
6 Lift the printhead bracket hooks from the shaft and pull the
printhead out from the print mechanism as far as the cables
allow.
7 Disconnect the cables from the printhead and remove it.
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