Other printer maintenance, Replacing the printhead – Rice Lake Zebra GK420d User Manual

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Maintenance
Replacing the Printhead

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GK420d User Guide

12/14/07

Other Printer Maintenance

There are no user level maintenance procedures beyond those detailed in this section. See the

for more information on diagnosing printer and print problems.

Replacing the Printhead

If you need to replace the printhead, read the procedure and review the removal and
installation steps before actually replacing the printhead.

Before following the steps in this procedure, open the printer by pulling the release latches
forward then lifting the top cover.

Printhead Removal

Push the printhead’s right side catch to the right.

Caution •

Prepare your work area by protecting against static discharge. Your w ork area

must be static-safe and include a properly grounded conductive cushioned mat to hold the
printer and a conductive wrist strap for yourself.

Caution •

Turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord before replacing the

printhead.