Zebra HW46211 User Manual

13185L-002 Rev. A  1/24/06

110XiIIIPlus Maintenance Manual

Page 4-71

Maintenance

Section 4

Replace the Ribbon Sensor 

Remove the Ribbon Sensor 

1. Refer to 

. Turn the printer Off (O) and remove the AC 

power cord and data cables.

2. Open the media cover.

3. Open the printhead and remove the media and ribbon. Close the printhead.

4. Refer to 

. Locate the spring-loaded printhead mounting screw on top of 

the printhead assembly. Loosen the mounting screw until it disengages from the 
printhead.

5. Slowly open the printhead assembly. The printhead remains on the platen while the 

rest of the assembly pivots out of the way.

6. Carefully disconnect the printhead data and power connectors from the printhead.

7. Remove the printhead through the front of the printer.

8. Refer to 

 and remove the screws securing the guard plate.

This installation must be performed by a qualified service technician.

Unless indicated otherwise, turn the printer Off (O) and disconnect the printer 
from the power source before performing the following maintenance.

The printhead is very delicate and susceptible to damage if not handled carefully. 
Use particular care to ensure the printhead is not damaged when handling it.

Printhead

Mechanism

Assembly

Printhead

Mounting

Screw

Printhead

Data

Connector

Printhead

Alignment

Slots

Printhead

Power

Connector

Resistance

Label

Power Cable

Locking Tab