Precautions when handling the Printhead

For safety, keep the printhead out of the reach of children. If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Do not touch the printhead immediately after printing. The printhead becomes extremely hot, and there is a risk of burns. When replacing the printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts.

There may be ink around the nozzles of the printhead you remove. Handle the printhead carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. Do not open the printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the printhead from the pouch, install it right away. If the printhead is left after the pouch is opened, the nozzles may dry out, which may affect printing quality. Your hands may become dirty during printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new printhead for replacement.

1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press  to select the Settings/Adj. tab ().
   
   
    
2. Press the OK button.
   The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
   
    
3. Press  to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button.
   
    
4. Press  to select Replace P.head, and then press the OK button.
   Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. It takes about two minutes to complete.
   
    
5. Open the Top Cover.
   

   	During printhead replacement, do not move the carriage from the position indicated. If you accidentally move the carriage, you will hear a warning tone, and printhead replacement is no longer possible. If you move the carriage by mistake, close the Top Cover. The carriage will be move to the position as indicated.



6. If the printhead fixer cover or printhead fixer lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.
   

   	Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. Never touch the metal contacts of the carriage. This may damage the printer.



7. Pull the printhead fixer lever forward all the way to open it completely.
   
   
    
8. Pull up the Printhead fixer cover to open it completely.
   
   
    
9. Remove the printhead and press the OK button.
   
   
    
10. Holding the new printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch
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    	When handling the printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the printhead and affect print quality. Never touch the ink supply section(d). This may cause printing problems.



11. While firmly holding the printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange protective part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of protective part (b) and pull it down to remove it.
     

    The inside surface of the protective part (a)) and protective part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps.. The printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles. We recommend removing protective part (b) as soon as you hold it over the printhead package or safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surrounding area. If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth. If you need to put a printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the nozzles and metal contacts facing down. If the nozzles or metal contacts are damaged, it may affect the printing quality. Do nt reattach the removed protective part. Dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations..



12. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage.
    
    
     
13. Pull the printhead fixer cover down toward the front to lock the printhead in place.
    
    
     
14. Push the printhead fixer lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
    
    
     
15. Close the top cover.
    

    	While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove any of the ink tanks or the maintenance cartridge. Ink may leak out.

     

    	If, after replacing the printhead, Head Posi.Adj. (Auto(Advanced)) automatically starts, follow the instructions on the Display Screen. If it does not start automatically, perform Head Posi. Adj. (Auto(Advanced)) yourself.