Accessing the Printhead of the Ribbon Cartridge Printer

Accessing the Printhead of the Ribbon Cartridge Printer

  1. Open the printer cover (A).
  2. Pull both release arms out (black parts highlighted green in this image) (B).
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    Printhead actuator arm
    2
    Back of printhead
    The ribbon drive transport drops down (C).
  3. Lift the printhead actuator arm (1) up (D) to access the printhead (2).
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    Ribbon sensor's reflector
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    Ribbon cartridge authentication and status interface
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    Ribbon sensor
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    Printhead