12 12i Notice!For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying Allen key located in the bottomsection of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here.4.1 Opening and Closing the Support Bracket A8+For additional bearing of the roller and printhead assemblies and the ribbon hubs the A8+ is equipped with a supportbracket (1) .i Notice!For loading and removing material on A8+ it is necessary to open and close the support bracket in additionto the steps described in the following chapters.123332331Fig. 6 Support bracket A8+Opening the Support Bracket Open cover. Turn lever (2) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. Open the support bracket (1).Labels and transfer ribbon can be loaded or removed.Closing the Support Bracket Turn lever (2) counterclockwise until it stops. Close the support bracket (1). Ensure that the all pins (3) are captured by the drillings of the support bracket. Turn lever (2) clockwise to lock the printhead.! Attention!Loss of print quality.Operate or adjust the printer with closed support bracket only !Operation with support bracket open is not prevented but the print quality may become poor.4 Loading Material