4- 22 Replacing the PrintheadTOPChapter 3Printing by ObjectiveChapter 4MaintenanceChapter 5Using the Printerin a NetworkEnvironmentChapter 6TroubleshootingChapter 7Operating theFunction MenuIndexContentsChapter 2Using Various MediaChapter 1Basic UseHow to Replace the PrintheadTo replace the printhead, execute Replace P.head on theMaintenance menu then follow the directions given by themessages on the printer display. Load a roll or cut sheets ofA3 size or larger paper into the printer for the printheadadjustment that runs after the printhead is replaced.Remove printed media and cut sheets from theprinter.Execute Replace P.headClean the intake ducts inside the top coverRemove the printhead, and install the new printheadImportantz Always follow the prescribed procedure to replace theprinthead. If you do not adhere to the replacementprocedure, the printhead may leak ink that will stainthe printer and the surrounding area.1 If the printer power is off, press the Powerbutton to switch the printer on.After a few moments, Online appears in the display.2 Press the Online button to display MAINMENU.3 Press [] or [] to select Maintenance,then press [].The maintenance functions are displayed.4 Select Replace P.head then press [].5 Press [] or [] to select Yes, then pressOK button.The message Please Wait.. is displayed and theprinter begins the printhead replacement operation.This operation requires about 3 minutes to complete.Open UpperCover is displayed when the printer isready.DataInformation PowerOfflineMenuMessageOnlineCleaning(3 sec.)Stop/Eject(1 sec.)MAIN MENUMaintenance ↓MaintenanceReplace P.head ↓Replace P.headYesMAIN MENUHead CleaningOnlineCleaning(3 sec.)Stop/Eject(1 sec.)