I-Image Print head removal/install

Turn power off to the machine and unplug

Remove all covers from print head carriage

• you'll need a 2.5mm allen to remove all the hex screws

• Remove top and both side covers

• clear cover is 3mm

Close ink lines to prevent ink spillage or drippping

Disconnect the two ribbon cable connectors

• pop the two white clips on each side outward to release

• Notice orientation ( Odd and Even and which direction they were)

Remove the two 2.5mm screws holding the print head down

• Front screw is short

• Back screw is long with a spring

Loosen the 2mm set screw in the front of the print head one rotation at a time ( keeping track how many rotations) , checking to see if the print head will come loose

• If print head is stuck (old ink can be crusted around edges) take a punch and small hammer to gently tap old print head loose

Notice adjustment spring at the back when removing the print head (don't lose it)

Disconnect lines at the filter and the outlet, making sure ink is off at both points

• Then remove old print head and carefully pull ribbon through with it as well

Assemble new tubing and filter

• Don't forget the new O-rings inside the new connectors

Installing new print head, notice which side the alignment pins are located and keeping adjustment spring in place

Do a purge or auto clean and then do a nozzle check

• Make small adjustments maybe 1/4 turns on 2mm set screw in front of print head and do nozzle checks in between until gap/overlap is gone