Specifications
Spitfire 100 Extreme series printers – Operation Instructions
CHAPTER 3: BASICS
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Basics
3.4 REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
Read following information on when and how to replace the cutting blade.
3.4.1 Replacement time
Replace the cutting blade under the following conditions.
a. Media cannot be cut clearly
b. When the cut edge has scuffing
3.4.2 Replacement procedure
Follow the steps below to replace the cutting blade.
Step 1 : If the printer is powered ON, make sure of the following:
¾ Printing or other operations are not performed.
¾ Make sure that the display on the operation panel shows the normal status.
¾ 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.
Step 5 : Take out the cutting blade.
Step 6 : Insert the new cutter into the media cutting blade holder.
Step 7 : While slightly pressing the cutting blade holder tab, return the cutting blade lever to its original
position.
Step 8 : Close the front cover.
Step 9 : Press the [ENTER] key on the operation panel.
¾ The carriage returns to its original position and returns to menu 6/7.
Step 10 : Cutting blade replacement has been finished.