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center Platen Assembly

 

WARNING: Switch off the Printer and remove the Power Cord.

 

1. Open the Top Cover.

       
 

NOTE: Make sure the Carriage is not in the print Platen area.

 

NOTE: Make sure the Media Lever is in the UP position (to raise the pinch-wheels) before removing the Platen Assembly.

 

2. Remove the following screws (Type R) from the Center Platen Assembly:

  -39 T-10 screws in the 60" Model.
  -35 T-10 screws in the 42" Model.

 
 

NOTE: Be very careful when removing the screws because they can easily get damaged.

 

3. Remove the complete Center Platen Assembly (includes the Overdrive Assembly and the Cutter guide).

 
 

NOTE: You must perform the following Calibrations when the Center Platen Assembly is replaced:

  -Scan-Axis Calibration
  -Carriage Height Calibration

 

Installation of the Center Platen Assembly

NOTE: When installing the Center Platen Assembly, make sure the foam guides under the Platen are placed in their slots as shown below.

 

 

       
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