STS Mutoh Printer Damper Replacement Instructions

 *IMPORTANT* Make sure to avoid getting the Head Cable or the Head Cable Connector wet with ink during the damper replacement process 

  1. Power off the Printer by pressing the power button.
  2. Unplug the Printer power cable.
  3. Press the power button once again to the On position to drain any remaining power.
  4. Press the power button onto the Off position.
  5. Manually move the printhead to the to the middle of the track.
  6. Remove the clear printhead cover from the printhead.
  7. Mark each tube so you won’t interchange any when you re-connect the tubes.


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  8. Remove all connector tubes and seal them with plastic to prevent spilling any ink.
  9. Once removed, please all tubes to the left side of the printhead.

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  10. Remove the printhead cover by unclipping the lock on each side.

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  11. After removing the cover, pull the damper of desired ink color and replace it.
  12. Perform steps 1 through 10 in reverse order.
  13. Re-check all connections and tubes before powering back on.
  14. After powering up the Printer, perform a long cleaning to charge the ink back to the color of the replaced damper.