Press Contact And Release Mechanism Of Thermal Head - Brother P-touch QL-1050 Service Manual

2.1.2

Press Contact and Release Mechanism of Thermal Head

The head ASSY is pressed firmly against the platen by the force of spring. When the release
levers L and R are pulled upwards, they are unlocked so that the platen and top cover are
released. The tape can be loaded into the machine in this status. If the head ASSY is
pressed against the platen, close the top cover.
Head ASSY
Top cover ASSY
Platen
Head spring
Sub plate
Release lever L, R
Release lever L
Platen
Release lever R
Fig. 2.1-2 Press Contact and Release Mechanism of Thermal Head
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