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Appendix L
and divide
100,000,000. The result is the estimated print head life in days.
into
(Then count the legs and divide by four . . .)
If and when the print head needs replacement, make sure it is cool to the touch.
It may operate very
hot
Remove the printer lid and ribbon cartridge. Turn the head lock lever clockwise
and pull the print head straight up and off.
Don't pull too far! It's still connected to the base of the printer by a flat ribbon
cable. Grasp the ribbon cable (not the head connector block!) and pull gently
but firmly to your right.
You have just removed your first Epson print head. (Shades of the French
Revolution.)
To install a new print head assembly, push the new ribbon cable into the head
connector, lay the print head on its mount and turn the head lock lever coun-
terclockwise.
Voila! Back in business. And it took less time than solving the Rubik cube.
Head Lock Lever
Carnage Assembl
(Side View)
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under heavy use.
Head Cable
;
.
)
*Take hold of the cable at the point indicated by arrows
8 and apply force In either of the directions indicated
by arrow c) to push In or pull out the head cable.
Print head unit
Terminal Board
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