The Printhead assembly is a replacement part that you can order from Bradyid.com. It can be replaced, however we do not recommend users attempt this unless they are experienced with servicing electronic components.
Important: Please note that Brady does not offer any warranty or accept returns on spare parts. Brady also does not offer repair manuals or instructions for replacing printer components. Repairs performed by Brady's repair team will have a 90 day warranty on the parts and labor: Purchasing Spare Replacement Parts for Brady Printers.
Remove the old printhead assembly
- On the touch screen, select Load Supplies and then Load Supply. This shuttles the print and wrap mechanism back.
- Power off and unplug the Wraptor™ A6500 printer.
WARNING: Power off and unplug the printer prior to perform any cleaning or maintenance.
- Open the side door on the Wraptor™ A6500 printer.
- Remove label material making sure to release the label roll to avoid damaging the smart cell.
- Remove the ribbon.
- Using a 7/64” hex key, remove the screw that is located above the printhead assembly stamping. Save the screw for installation of the new assembly.
- Using a 5/32” hex key, remove the washer and screw located opposite the printhead mounting pivot shaft. You will need to reach around to the back of the printer to remove the washer and screw. Save the washer and screw for installation of the new assembly.
- Remove the printhead assembly. Make sure that the printhead ribbon cable is eased part way through the cable slot.
- Remove the strain relief tape (if present) from the printhead ribbon cable.
- Disconnect the printhead ribbon cable from the printhead assembly, noting the orientation of the cable.
Note: It is important to note the orientation of the printhead ribbon cable when disconnecting it as you will need to connect it the same way.
Install the new printhead assembly
- Connect the printhead ribbon cable to the printhead assembly, orientating it the same way as it was when removed (see step 10. above).
- Replace strain relief tape if it was present on the printhead ribbon cable at the time it was disconnected (see step 9. above).
- Install the printhead assembly, ensuring that the printhead ribbon cable and connector are eased back through the cable slot.
- Using a 5/32” hex key, replace the washer and screw located opposite the printhead mounting pivot shaft.
- Using a 7/64” hex key, replace the screw that is located above the printhead assembly stamping.
- Replace label material and ribbon and close the side door.
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