Unit 6: Maintenance
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Figure 6-1b, Print Head Replacement
PLATEN ROLLER REPLACEMENT
The platen roller is considered to be a high wear component due to its treading against the print
media. This treading contact will eventually wear grooves into the rubber material and negatively
effect print output.
1 Switch off the printer, disconnect the power supply cord.
2 Remove the side cover and lower front housing cover.
3 Remove one screw (1, Figure 6-2) securing platen roller assembly (2) to printer frame (3).
4 Withdraw worn platen roller assembly (2) from within the printer and insert its replacement.
5 Secure replacement platen roller assembly (2) to printer frame (3) using one screw (1).
6 Reconnect power supply cord, test cycle, and reattach/close all covers.
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