Maintenance6-7Replacing the Print HeadThe print head is easy to replace.CAUTION:The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.To remove the print head:1. Turn off the printer.2. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge.3. Pull the right end of the head lock wire forward to release it from the hook at theright of the print head carriage. Then release the wire from the center hook.4. Remove the print head from the connector on the carriage, as shown in the figurebelow.Replacing the print headTo install the print head:1. Carefully fit the mounting guide grooves of the print head on the locating studson the carriage.2. Push the print head into the connector and hook the wire into place in the reverseorder of removal.Head lock wire