Prestige R1 - How to Replace Print Head

SECTION (00:00:18) Required Tools and Materials SECTION (00:00:32) Preparing the New Print Head

1. Insert the print head cables into the print head connector
2. Align cable prongs with the slot and push straight in
3. Confirm cable is fully seated
4. Straighten any bent prongs using a lint-free cloth, isopropyl alcohol, and a nail if needed
5. Wear gloves and apply a thin layer of authorized waterproof sealant over the connector area
6. Avoid excess sealant to prevent installation issues SECTION (00:02:10) Sealant Drying SECTION (00:02:33) Preparing the Printer
7. Remove the film from the printer bed
8. Move the print head carriage to the center
9. Remove the print head cover by loosening and removing the screws
10. Use a magnetic screwdriver to prevent dropping screws
11. Wear gloves during this process SECTION (00:02:55) Disconnecting the Old Print Head
12. Unplug the print head cables from the carriage board by pulling straight out
13. Avoid wiggling the cables to prevent board damage
14. Remove the left damper
15. Remove the two screws securing the print head
16. Lightly reseat the left damper
17. Repeat the process for the right damper
18. Loosen all dampers and seat them into the new print head SECTION (00:05:08) Installing the New Print Head
19. Remove the old print head from the carriage
20. Install the new print head into position
21. Gently wiggle the print head to confirm proper seating
22. Insert all four mounting screws without tightening
23. Hold the print head down lightly and tighten screws one at a time
24. Confirm the print head is not angled and is seated evenly SECTION (00:06:02) Connecting Print Head Cables
25. Verify cable prongs and slot pins are aligned
26. Match left cable to left slot and right cable to right slot
27. Align cable edges flush with the slot
28. Push cables straight in firmly
29. Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to correct bent prongs if needed
30. Lightly bend and place cables neatly inside the carriage SECTION (00:07:39) Initial Power Check
31. Turn the printer on
32. Open the back cover
33. Check the daughterboard indicator light
34. Turn off the printer immediately if a red light is visible
35. Reseat print head cables and retry
36. If red light persists, remove both cables and power on
37. Contact a DTF Station technician if the board light remains red SECTION (00:08:33) Final Assembly
38. Move the carriage to the center
39. Power off the printer
40. Install the print head cover
41. Confirm all dampers are fully seated
42. Prime dampers by pulling 1 mL of ink with a syringe if needed SECTION (00:09:58) Post-Installation Setup
43. Turn the printer back on
44. Perform fill ink for 30 seconds
45. Run two head cleanings consecutively
46. Perform a nozzle check SECTION (00:11:28) Important Handling Notes

• This procedure applies to the Prestige R1 printer only
• Gloves
• Magnetic screwdriver
• Lint-free cloth
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Authorized waterproof sealant
• Syringe
• New print head
• Place the print head assembly in the print head box
• Allow the sealant to dry for at least 1 hour
• Do not squeeze the damper belly
• Ensure dampers are aligned correctly
• Always insert and remove print head cables in a straight line
• Insert all four print head screws before tightening