Clean The Printhead; Replace The Printhead - Carl Valentin Dynacode 53 Guide De Référence Rapide

Dynacode
Cleaning and Maintenance
DANGER!
Risk of death by electric shock!
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Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the printing system from the mains supply and wait for a moment
until the power supply unit has discharged.

Clean the Printhead

NOTICE!
When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended.
Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to
clean the printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours, environmental effects such as dust etc.
CAUTION!
Printhead can be damaged!
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Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead.
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Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead.
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Remove the transfer ribbon cassette.
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Clean the printhead surface with a special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol.
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Before using the printing system, let the printhead dry for about two to three minutes.
NOTICE!
The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact,
immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good
ventilation.

Replace the Printhead

CAUTION!
The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!
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Set up the direct print module on a grounded, conductive surface.
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Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.
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Do not touch the contacts on the plug connections.
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Do not touch the printing line with hard objects or your hands.
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Removing the printhead
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Remove t ribbon cassette.
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Move the printhead unit in an appropriate service position.
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Press the printhead support (A) slightly downwards until an
Allen key can be inserted in the screws (B).
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Remove the screws (B) and afterwards the printhead (C).
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Remove the rear-mounted connection assembly from the
printhead.
Installing the printhead
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Insert the connection assembly to the new printhead.
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Position the printhead in the printhead support (A), so the
engaging pieces catch in the appropriate holes in the
printhead support (A).
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Hold the printhead holder (A) with a finger slightly on the
pressure roll and check the correct position of printhead
(C).
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Screw in the screw (B) and tighten it with an Allen key.
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Insert again the ribbon cassette.
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Enter the resistance value of the new printhead in the
'Service Functions/Heater Resistance'. The value is
indicated on the type plate of printhead.
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Start a test print to check the printhead position.
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