User's Manual

Printheads
Replacing the Printhead
Follow these steps to replace the Printhead . Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink to leak from the
Printhead , resulting in stains.
Caution
• When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The
metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching
these parts.
Note
• Prepare a new Ink T ank when ink levels are low .
• Y our hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new
Printhead for replacement.
• Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after
replacement of the Printhead . ( → P .53)
1. If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it.
( → P .366)
2. Clean inside the T op Cover . ( → P .597)
3. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance , and then press the ► button.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Replace P .head , and then press the ► button.
6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Y es , and then press the OK button.
Ink is now lled.
After about two minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open
the T op Cover .
7. Open the T op Cover .
Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement.
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