Printheads
Replacing the Printhead
Follow these steps to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink to leak from the
Printhead, resulting in stains.
Caution
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When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The
metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching
these parts.
Note
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Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
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Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new
Printhead for replacement.
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Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after
replacement of the Printhead. (→P.53)
1.
If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it.
(→P.366)
2.
Clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.597)
3.
Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
4.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the ► button.
5.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Replace P.head, and then press the ► button.
6.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
Ink is now lled.
After about two minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open
the Top Cover.
7.
Open the Top Cover.
Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement.
580 Maintenance