Installing/Removing The Head Media Guide - Rena Mach 8 Operation Manual

Installing/Removing the Head Media Guide

The Head Media Guide is used to flatten the media, as it enters under the printhead, to help reduce media
contact with the printhead.
If the media makes contact with the printhead this may result in:
- Scuff Marks - black streaks deposited on surface of media
- Smearing/Smudging of wet image, which can also deposit additional ink on the printhead surface;
increasing the chance for additional scuff marks.
See section titled "Troubleshooting Guide" for more info on scuff marks and how to reduce.
This item is normally pre-installed in the printer. Please check to be sure the guide is securely installed
before first use.
In general the Head Media Guide can be used at all times.
If you are encountering print quality issues (image distortions, image not as sharp as expected); you can
remove the Head Media Guide to see if this has any effect. You may also need to remove this guide for
cleaning purposes.
Items Needed for Install/Remove: Nitrile powder-free gloves, distilled water and lint free cloth.
Installation Procedure:
1. Open the Top Cover
2. Open the Print Engine Clamshell.
HOLD ONTO & RELEASE BOTH LATCHES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE
PRINT ENGINE CLAMSHELL TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
3. [A] & [B] Start with the Head Media Guide positioned as shown in "A".
Note: The "Tab", on the end of the Guide, fits over the front side of the metal "Support" plate.
While lightly pressing up on the Guide; slide it to the left, until the cutouts in the Guide aligned
with the ears on the back side of the metal "Support" plate. This will allow the Guide slide up
closer to the printhead surface; as shown in "B".
CAUTION
SECTION 2
INSTALLING THE PRINTER
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