Kodak ESP 9 All-in-One Printer — User Guide
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9 Maintaining Your Printer
Replacing the printhead
If your printhead is damaged or broken, you may replace it yourself.
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Make sure your printer is turned on.
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Open the printer access door by lifting from the recessed hand-holds on the sides of the unit.
The printhead moves to an accessible position for handling the ink cartridges. The ink cartridges are seated in the printhead.
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Pinch the latch on the ink cartridge with your thumb and forefinger and lift it out of the print head. Remove both ink cartridges.
CAUTION:
Insert the ink cartridges into the newly installed printhead as soon as possible to prevent any drying of the ink. -
Unlatch the printhead by lifting the rectangular latch on the top of the printhead.
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Remove the old printhead from the carriage .
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Remove the new printhead from its bag.
CAUTION:
Do not touch copper contacts on the printhead, as this may damage it. -
Remove and discard the black plastic casing and the orange protective cap.
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Place the new printhead into the carriage.
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Push firmly against the target label on the printhead until you hear it click into place.
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Re install the ink cartridges. As needed, see Replacing ink cartridges.
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Close the printer access door. The printer should now complete a printhead calibration to ensure that it is ready to for normal operation.
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