Printronix SL4M - Manual (Page 184)

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Chapter 6 Replacing the Printhead
CAUTION To prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, ground
yourself by touching an unpainted part of the printer frame before
handling and installing the printhead.
6. Touch an unpainted part of the printer frame before touching the
printhead.
7. Press the printhead release lever and lower the old printhead.
8. Push the release tab down on the power supply cable assembly and
remove the cable from the printhead assembly.
9. Remove the printhead controller cable assembly from the printhead
assembly.
10. Position the new printhead below the pivoting deck and connect the
printhead controller and power supply cable assemblies.
11. Lift the printhead upward into the pivoting deck.
12. Align the left printhead notch with the arrow on the left side of the pivoting
deck and snap it onto the support shaft.
13. Align the right printhead notch with the arrow on the right side of the
pivoting deck and snap it onto the support shaft.
14. Make sure that the cable assemblies do not extend past the printhead
cover and into the media or ribbon path.
15. Align the new printhead (see “Media Thickness Adjustment” on page 41
or “Printhead Alignment” on page 43).
Power Supply
Cable Assembly
Printhead
Controller Cable
Assembly
Printhead
Pivoting Deck
Printhead
Release Lever
Notch(2)
Support
Shaft
Arrow(2)