SATO GT408e Servicehandbuch
Unit 6: Maintenance
SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138
C Page 6-3
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
This unit contains step-by-step instructions for the removal and replacement of all primary
components and sub-assemblies.
components and sub-assemblies.
PRINT HEAD REPLACEMENT
If the print head becomes damaged or worn, it can be easily removed and replaced without
having to make critical adjustments.
having to make critical adjustments.
1 Switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord.
2 Open the top housing cover.
3 Press print head release lever (1, Figure 6-1) to the right.
4 Carefully lower and withdraw defective print head (2) from print assembly (3).
5 Disconnect the two wiring harnesses from defective print head (2).
6 Connect the two wiring harnesses to replacement print head (2, Figure 7-1b).
7 Insert replacement print head (2) into print assembly (3) and lift into position.
3 Press print head release lever (1, Figure 6-1) to the right.
4 Carefully lower and withdraw defective print head (2) from print assembly (3).
5 Disconnect the two wiring harnesses from defective print head (2).
6 Connect the two wiring harnesses to replacement print head (2, Figure 7-1b).
7 Insert replacement print head (2) into print assembly (3) and lift into position.
Figure 6-1a, Print Head Replacement
8 Reset the head counter in accordance with the procedures enclosed.
9 Restore power and test print.
9 Restore power and test print.
NOTE: Lift the left end of head bracket (4) onto shaft (5) first. Then lift the
right end of head bracket (4) until it snaps into position.
right end of head bracket (4) until it snaps into position.
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