Cleaning Procedure; User Replaceable Parts; Replacement Of The Print Head; S Print Head Removal - Epson PP 408 User Manual

4.2

Cleaning Procedure

1. Power the printer ON and remove the top cover.
2. Remove the ribbon cassette.
3. Thoroughly brush and vacuum all accessible areas to remove any paper flock
and dust.
4. Clean the platen's surface, the paper pressure rollers and the transport rollers
using the platen cleaner. In order to access the transport rollers loosen the
green screws and remove the metal bar with the metal rollers.
5. Clean the covers and the operator panel with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not
use cleaning solvents or excessive amounts of water.
6. Insert the ribbon cassette (see Chapter 1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette).
7. Remount the top cover.
Cutting through a sticky label leaves glue on the blade, leading to
Note:
problems with the cutting device. Small parts of a cut through label could
detach from its paper and get stuck under the shield of the print head or
even block the cutter completely. If the shield or the blade gets dirty it
must be cleaned immediately. Use a close with petrol.
Caution: There is danger to get hurt.
Maintenance Maintenance
4.3

User Replaceable Parts

4.3.1.

Replacement of the Print Head

The print head has an expected life time of approximately 350,000 pages (see
Page Counter (PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3 on page before).
Print Head Removal
The print head may be very hot immediately after printing.
Caution:
1. Switch the printer ON, lift and remove the top cover. The print head will move
to the correct position, aligned with the cut-out in the paper guide plate.
2. Remove the ribbon cassette
3. Switch the printer OFF
4. Swing the cutter housing (10) to the rear (only for printer with cutter)
5. Disconnect the print head cable (4)
6. Using the supplied tool (7), loosen the two captive screws (6) retaining the
print head (5). Use the enclosed plastic case as an extension for the socket
head cap key.
7. Remove the print head (5)
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