Replacing The Printhead Cartridge - DataCard ImageCard series Manual

ImageCard/UltraGrafix (Express and Select Classes) User's Guide

Replacing the printhead cartridge

The ImageCard/UltraGrafix series printers use an operator-replaceable
printhead cartridge. To order a replacement printhead cartridge, contact
your DataCard-authorized service provider. For more information on the
cartridge, including its part numbers, see Printhead cartridge in Appendix B.
Replace the printhead cartridge
!
Do not touch the printing edge of the printhead in the printhead
cartridge. If you do, clean it with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
(See Printhead cartridge in Appendix B to learn where this edge is.)
1.
Power off the printer.
2.
Lift open the top cover.
3.
Push down on the swing arm. The push latch will release the swing
arm. Lift the swing arm up until it is fully open.
4.
Press the printhead cartridge latch lever down and lift the printhead
cartridge up and off the swing arm (see Figure 5:-3 and Figure 5:-4).
5.
Detach the printhead cable from the printhead cartridge (see Figure
5:-5).
6.
Attach the printhead cable to the new printhead cartridge (see Figure
5:-5 and Figure 5:-6).
7.
Slide the new printhead cartridge onto the swing arm so that the
printhead cartridge pins slide into the printhead cartridge slots on the
swing arm (see Figure 5:-5).
8.
While holding the printhead cartridge latch lever down, press the
printhead cartridge toward the swing arm. Be sure that the tabs on
the back of the printhead cartridge fit into the notches on the swing
arm spring bar securely (see Figure 5:-5 and Figure 5:-7). Release the
latch lever when the printhead cartridge is in place.
9.
Close the swing arm, pressing it down until the push latch clicks into
place.
10.
Gently pull the excess printhead cartridge cable out of the rear of the
swing arm.
11.
Close the top cover.
12.
Power on the printer.
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