User`s guide

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he print head is a sensitive component of your equipment. It determines the print quality, and its regu-
lar maintenance as well as the absence of dust in the immediate environment guarantee its longevity.
However, it can happen that this head needs to be replaced. Evolis has designed a unique device that
a
llows the user to proceed to this exchange without using any tools by simply following the instruc-
t
ions very carefully.
Before doing anything else, please contact your Evolis dealer in order to check with him whether it
is advisable to replace the print head.
During the printer warranty period, Evolis has put in place a program for the replacement
of defective print heads. Your equipment is eligible for this program if:
You use only Evolis consumables (ribbons and maintenance products).
You have scrupulously complied with the equipment maintenance cycles.
You work in a dust-free environment in accordance with technical specifications.
You use flat cards without any rough areas that could damage the surface of the
print head.
To complete the exchange of the print head, proceed as follows:
Before changing a print head, make sure to disconnect the printer from its power supply.
Step 1 - Removing the defective print head
1. Open the cover and locate
the print head.
2. Pr
es
s on the 2 holding f
orks (1)
and piv
ot them round in order to
pull the lugs fr
om their seat (2).
3. Turn the head
carefully and
disc
onnect the
connector linked
to the cable
without f
or
cing
the mechanism.