Instruction manual

Operation Instructions Rockhopper 3 Extreme

CHAPTER 3 : BASICS

AP-77150 – Rev. 2.0

3.5 REPLACING CUTTING BLADE

Read following information on when and how to replace the cutting blade.

3.5.1 Replacement time

Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions:

► Media cannot be cut clearly.

► When the cut edge is blurred.

3.5.2 Replacement procedure

Follow the steps below to replace the cutting blade.

Step 1 : If the printer is powered ON, verify following items:

► Printing or other operations are not performed.

► Make sure that the display on the operation panel shows the normal status.

► The MEDIA SET light on the operation panel goes off.

Step 2 : Go to the H. Unlock menu (SetupMenu 5/7) and unlock the head.

Step 3 : Open the front cover.

Step 4 : While pressing the cutting blade holder tab, rotate the cutting blade holder lever in the direction

shown on the picture (2).

Step 5 : Take out the cutting blade (3) and insert the new cutter into the media cutting blade holder (4).

Step 6 : While slightly pressing the cutting blade holder tab, return the cutting blade lever to its original

position.

Step 7 : Close the front cover.

Step 8 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.

► The carriage returns to its original position and returns to menu 6/7.

Step 9 : Cutting blade replacement has been finished.