7. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the print head connectors and set
the Print Head aside.
8. Carefully attach the new print head to the connectors, using caution to make sure
the connector keys are correctly positioned.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the printing surface of the print head while installing
it. Scratching the surface will cause permanent and irreparable damage and is not
covered by the warranty!
9. Locate the two mounting screws in the top plate assembly and align them with
the tapped holes in the new print head.
10. Re-secure the print head by tightening the screws.
CLEANING THE SENSORS CL608e and CL612e
There are two sensors that are used to control the positioning of the label. One is a
transmissive see-thru sensor that detects the edge of the label by looking through the
backing paper which is translucent and detecting the presence of the opaque label.
The other is a reflective sensor that detects the light reflected from the bottom of the
label liner. When a printed black Eye-Mark passes through the beam, the light is no
longer reflected back to the sensor detector, indicating to the printer that it should
use this position as the start of a new label. When dust, dirt or other foreign matter
interferes with the light path of either of these sensors, the results is erratic label
positioning. These sensors should be cleaned regularly, at least every two rolls of
labels.
Supplies Needed: SATO SA070 Cleaning Kit
1. Turn the printer off and remove the power cable.
2. Open the Label Access
Door.
3. Open the Label
Hold-Down by disengaging
the latch. The Label
Hold-Down is spring
loaded and will stay in the
up position. Two rectangular
holes will be visible
underneath the Label
Hold-Down when it is
raised. These are located
approximately 1 and 2
inches in from the printer
side plate.
4. Apply SATO Thermal Print
Head Cleaner to one of the
cotton swabs.
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Section 3: Cleaning and Maintenance
Sensors located beneath
Label Hold-Down
Label Hold-Down
Assembly