Removing the Thermal Head

Caution

Ensure that the power supply to the printer is turned off before working on the printer. Wear a grounded wrist strap and use a static mat or other ESD protected work surface.

To remove the thermal head, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Top Cover by lifting the cover latch.

  2. Push down on the lower paper guide edges until the paper guide flips.

  3. Pull both thermal head latch to detach the thermal head from the main frame.

  4. Pull the thermal head out until it is separated from the main frame, and then detach the flex cable connector.

  5. Reverse the disassembly procedures to install the Thermal Head.