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27Printer Applicator System PAM 3600
Service Manual PAM 3600 4 Replacing Assembly Units
4.2 Replacing the Printhead
WARNING!
Mortal danger by electric shock!
Disconnect power supply!
Switch off compressed air!
CAUTION!
Damages by electrostatic loading!
Ground yourself to the chassis before you remove or install the printhead. This will prevent a
static discharge from your body through the printhead to ground.
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Figure 4a Replacing the printhead
1 Printhead locking screw
2 Plug
3 Printhead with head plate
Remove label stock and transfer ribbon from the printer.
Release the printhead locking screw (1) and remove the printhead with the head plate (3) from the positioning
pins.
Move the printhead with the head plate (3) and both cables carefully sideward until the plug connectors (2) are
accessible.
Pull out the plug connectors (2) carefully.
Connect the plugs (2) to the new printhead with head plate.
Make sure that the PCB at the printhead will not be stressed mechanically.
CAUTION!
Material damage!
Handle the new printhead carefully to avoid scratching! The positioning pins must snap in on
both sides!
6. Slide the printhead with the head plate (3) onto the positioning pins. Make sure that the printhead is correctly
set into the positioning pins and then tighten the printhead locking screw (1) slightly. Note that the printhead ts
tightly in the bracket across the entire bracket.
7. Check the position of the both printhead cables. Make sure that the cables will not be stressed mechanically
and that they do not hinder other parts.
8. Perform a test print and adjust the printhead if necessary.
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