Specifications

Rockhopper II series printers – Maintenance Manual

AP-74065, Rev. 1.2, 27/09/04

4.7.2. Replacing the print head assembly and head tape power cable

Notes :

¾ To replace the board and connect or disconnect the FFC type cable, you should

leave the plug disconnected from the power socket for a while. Otherwise, over-

current could be generated and damage board.

¾ Remove following covers before replacing the print head assembly and head tape

power cable.

 Side cover R: refer to "Removing side cover R"

 Side cover L: refer to "Removing side cover L"

 Front cover: refer to "Removing the front cover"

 Carriage cover: refer to "Removing the carriage cover"

 Y rail cover: refer to "Removing the Y rail cover"

 Head cover: refer to "Removing the head cover"

¾ The print head assembly has been pre-adjusted. Do not disassemble it.

Step 1 : Drain the ink from all ink paths according to "Head wash menu".

Step 2 : Loosen the 2 screws fixing the damper clamp.

1 = Damper clamp 2 = Screws (M3x6) fixing the damper clamp

Step 3 : Remove the damper clamp.

Step 4 : Remove the head tape power cable.

1 = Head tape power cable 2 = Damper assembly

3 = Head stationary plate / head spacer 4 = Step-bore screw

5 = Screws (M2.6x5) fixing the head stationary plate 6 = Print head assembly