Printronix SL5000r RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers - Manual (Page 306)

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Chapter 6 Replacing The Printhead
Replacing The Printhead
1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).
WARNING Always unplug the printer power cord from the printer or power outlet
before doing any installation procedure. Failure to remove power could
result in injury to you and damage the equipment. When applicable, you
will be instructed to apply power.
2. Unplug the printer power cord from the printer or the AC power source.
3. Remove the ribbon and media (e.g., paper, label, or tag stock material).
Figure 7. Opening the Pivoting Deck
CAUTION Oils from your hands can damage the light brown area (heating
elements) of the printhead. Do not touch the light brown area when you
handle the printhead assembly.
4. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise. The
pivoting deck will swing upward, exposing the bottom of the printhead
assembly.
Pivoting Deck
Deck Lock Lever
Printhead Assembly