KODAK ESP 7200 Series All-in-One Printer — Extended User Guide


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7 Maintaining Your Printer

Replacing the printhead

IMPORTANT: Replacing the printhead is not a regular maintenance procedure. Replace the printhead only if you receive a new printhead from Kodak.

To replace the printhead:

  1. Make sure your printer is on.

  2. Lift the printer access door, and wait for the carriage to move to the access position.



  3. Remove both ink cartridges and set them aside.



  4. Unlatch the used printhead by lifting the button in the center of the carriage.



  5. Lift the used printhead out of the carriage .



  6. Remove the new printhead from its bag.



    CAUTION:
    Do not touch the gold contacts on the printhead, as doing so may damage it.

  7. Remove the two plastic, protective caps.



  8. Place the new printhead into the carriage.



  9. Push firmly against the target label of the printhead until you hear a loud snap.



  10. Insert the black ink cartridge into the printhead.



  11. Press down on the ink cartridge tab until you hear a click.



  12. Repeat steps 10 - 11 for the color ink cartridge.



  13. Close the printer access door.

    The printer detects the new printhead. Follow the instructions on the LCD to calibrate your printer .



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