User guide Replacing the print head39Replacing the print headAs the print head has a very long life, under normal circumstances itrarely needs replacing.Always take care not to print over the edge or on a fold or perforation,as this can damage the needles of the print head. Damage of theneedles will lead to a bad print image.Should the print head be defective, you can replace it. Proceed as de-scribed below.Be sure to switch the printer off before you replace the print head.Removing the print headOpen the top cover by grasping it at the rightand left-hand side and swing it upward until itclicks into position.7STOP
