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Zebra GX430t barcode print head repair replacement print head method

Release Time:2020-07-10

After the bar code printer is purchased, the maintenance and cleaning of the bar code printer should be paid attention to, especially the cleaning of the bar code print head is particularly important. The method of repairing and replacing the print head of the zebra GX430t bar code print head is introduced below. The cleaning and steps of the zebra gx430t printer are as follows: 1. How to clean the print head and 2. The replacement method of the print head.

Cleaning Zebra gx430t barcode print head method

IMPORTANT

• Using too much alcohol may wet the electronic components, so it must be dried for a long time before the printer can work normally.

Clean the print head

Always use a new cleaning pen to wipe the barcode print head (the old cleaning pen has dirt left after the last use, which may damage the print head).

Precautions

• The print head gets hot during printing. To prevent damage to the print head and personal injury, do not touch the print head. Only use the cleaning pen for maintenance.

The print head can also be cleaned when new media is loaded.

1. Rub the cleaning pen in the black area of the print head. Clean from the middle to the outside. This can move the viscous material transferred from the media edge to the outside of the print head in the media path.

2. Wait one minute before closing the printer cover.

Replacement Zebra gx430t barcode print head

Precautions

• Prepare the work area to prevent electrostatic discharge. Anti-static measures must be taken in the work area, the printer must be supported with a properly grounded conductive anti-vibration pad, and the operator must wear a conductive wrist strap himself.

Precautions

• Power off the printer, unplug the power cord, and then replace the print head.

Zebra gx430t barcode print head removal

1. Open the printer. Remove the thermal transfer ribbon from the printer.

2. Use a small size flat-head screwdriver to remove the ribbon guide. Gently pry the right side tab of the guide from the ribbon bracket. Pull the left side of the ribbon guide out.

3. Using a pointed tool, press the right side of the release tab, and then press the left side of the print head. The diameter of this tool should be between 2.5 and 3.8mm (0.10 and 0.15 inches). Insert the tool into the print head of the ribbon holder to release the circular access opening. Push the release tab and gently pull the print head holder down.

4. Carefully pull the two print head cable bundles firmly off the print head.

5. Carefully pull the green ground wire from the print head.

Method of replacing Zebra gx430t barcode print head

1. Push the left print head connector into the print head. The connector has a keyway and can only be pushed in one way.

2. Connect the green ground cable to the print head.

3. Push the print head cable connector on the right into the print head.

4. Check that the ground wire and cable bundle are still connected to the print head.

5. Insert the tab of the print head bracket into the slot on the ribbon bracket assembly. Align the spring slots of the print head with the five posts and snap the print head into the ribbon holder.

6. Place the right side of the ribbon guide into the ribbon holder. Turn the right side of the ribbon guide into the slot and lock it in place.

7. Check whether the print head can move up and down freely when applying pressure, and keep it locked when released.

8. Clean the print head. Use a new cleaning pen to remove oil (finger marks) and stains from the print head. Clean the print head from the center to the outside.

9. Reload the media. Plug in the power cord, turn on the printer, and print a status report to ensure that the printer is working properly.

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