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Heater Assembly (Only Applicable to the 5500 Series)

 

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

 
  1. Remove the Right Rear Cover
       
      2. Remove the Right Hand Cover
       
   

3. Disconnect the Heater Cable from the Main PCA.

       
    4. Release the Heater Cable from the plastic clip.
       
    5. Remove 15 screws that secure the Heater from the top of the Printer.
       
 

NOTE: The 42" Printer only has 11 screws securing the Heater from the top.

 

NOTE: Be very careful not to force the screws as they are screwed directly to the Printer Chassis.

 
6. Remove 4 screws that secure the heater from the bottom of the Printer.
       
 

NOTE: The 42" Printer only has 3 screws securing the Heater from the bottom.

 
7. Gently tap one side of the Heater from underneath to release it. Then gently tap the other side of the Heater from underneath until it can be removed.
       
    8. Before removing the Heather completely, pull out the Heater Cable from the access hole in the sideplate.
       
    9. Remove the Heater from the Printer.
       
 

Installing the Heater

To install the Heater, follow the removal procedures in reverse order, taking care of the following information:

 
1. When installing the Heater, place the top lip of the Heater over the Center Platen Assembly and then push the Heater downwards.
       
    2. Make sure that the inner lip of the Heater is linked with the lip on the Chassis frame.
       
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