Introduction
To replace the printhead, we will open the lid, disconnect the printhead and remove the retaining spring.
What you need
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Loosen the captured phillips screw to release the guard.
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Close the lid and slide the guard toward the back of the printer to free it.
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Remove the 5 Phillips Screws.
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Remove the recessed Phillips Screw. It may not be possible to use a driver to remove this screw.
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Gently unplug the two ribbon cables attached to the underside of the lid cover.
There are 6 screws holding the top cover of the lid onto the bottom of the lid. The picture is accurate, but I was reading the instructions and missed that for a few minutes. As other comments indicate, the steps for removing the lid may be unnecessary though.
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Slide the grounding cable hook toward the front of the printer to release it from the retaining spring.
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Thread the grounding cable away from the printhead and the lid latches.
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Apply downward pressure on the retaining spring.
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Use a spudger to release the plastic tab holding in the retaining spring.
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Once the edge of the retaining spring has cleared the plastic tab, you can slide the retaining spring out of the printer.
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Press the plastic tab holding the printhead in place.
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Once the edge of the printhead is clear of the plastic tab, you can pull it away from the lid to give yourself more room.
This is the only step really needed, this can be done without removing the top. I do recommend using a small screwdriver to release the clip to save you from hurting your thumb. After this carefully unplug the wires, plug the new print-head in and clip it in the old one's place.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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6 Comments
Why would you take the unit apart to replace the printhead? I do not understand. All you need to do is press the plastic tab, slide the printhead off, disconnect the two harnesses, then connect the harness to the new printhead, then slide the printhead in. You do not need to take the unit apart and/or unscrew anything. I can change a printhead on this unit in less then 60 seconds.
I’ve not had experience with these before, so I just documented my process as I went trying to make sure I didn’t break anything. I took a closer look based on what I think I understand from your comment and it was very easy.
This is awesome! Thanks for the tip. I will post this easier alternative as soon as I can take decent pictures.
So how now ?
Agree, there is no need to remove the top cover. Too many chances to screw up other things.
So the guide is overkill ?
This video shows removal of print head using plastic release tab. No need to unscrew anything