Datasheet

61331M Platen Roller Assembly Maintenance Kit
Install the New Platen Roller
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61311L-001 Rev. A HC100 Maintenance Manual 5/8/08
3. See Figure 16. Remove the platen roller assembly and discard.
Figure 16 • Platen Roller Assembly
Install the New Platen Roller
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To lock the platen roller, rotate the green platen release tabs down until they are pointed
toward the front of the printer.
3. Clean the print line on the printhead.
a. Use the swab from a Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362) or a clean
swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water
(maximum 10%).
b. On the underside of the printhead assembly, wipe along the brown strip from end to
end.
c. Allow the solution to evaporate.
4. See Figure 13. To replace the printhead assembly, align the snap tabs on the bottom of the
media chute with the slots in the printer chassis.
Be careful not to touch the print line.
5. Press the back edge of the printhead assembly into the slots and then press on the metal
printhead lever plate to snap the printhead assembly into place.
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Platen release tabs (2)
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Platen gear
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2
Caution • Remove all jewelry that could come into contact with the printhead or other
printer parts.
See Figure 16. Holding both release tabs in a vertical position with the platen gear on the
left, drop the platen roller into place in the printer chassis.