5. The Platen is the rubber roller directly below the Print Head. It should be
cleaned of any ribbon or label residue.
6. The Label Load Roller is located underneath the Label Hold-Down. It should
be cleaned of any label residue or foreign material.
7. There is one metal roller used in guiding the labels through the printer. It should be
cleaned of any residue or foreign material.
8. Repeat if necessary. The platen and rollers should be cleaned whenever foreign
matter such as dust or adhesive is present.
REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD CL608 and CL612
The print head on the CL6XX printers is a user-replaceable item. If it becomes
damaged for any reason, it can be easily removed and replaced. Contact your local
SATO representative for information on obtaining a new print head.
Supplies needed: No. 2 Phillips screwdriver (a magnetic tip is helpful)
1. Turn the printer off and remove the power cable.
2. Open the Label Access door.
3. Open the Print Head Assembly by pushing the Head Latch toward the rear of
the printer. The Print Head Assembly is spring-loaded and will automatically
open as soon as the Head Latch is disengaged.
4. Remove the ribbon from the Ribbon Rewind Spindle if necessary.
Mounting Screws
Print Head
Signal
Connector
Power
Connector
Section 3: Cleaning and Maintenance
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