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---++ Replacing the Drive Block

There is a black tool box with the tools you need - maybe above the printer

*Remove drive block*

   1. Unfeed the Model and Support materials (VantageChangingMaterials)
   1. Power down the printer (just hitting the red button is sufficient)
   1. Open the bottom part where the material canisters are, unscrew the 3 screws (1 center, 2 bottom) 
   1. Drop the 2 drive heads to the lower position
   1. Take off the front panel by grabbing the bottom, pulling down gently
   1. Lay the panel flat above the drive heads (be careful the hoses are still connected)
   1. Unscrew the handle for the drive head you want to replace
   1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 E-clips above the drive head by lifting the drive head slightly and grabbing the clips from the back side
   1. Allow the drive head to drop, while supporting it in your hand
   1. There is a hose connected to the top with a black ring.  Slide the ring down and pull the hose off
   1. Remove the data cable at the back
   1. Slide the drive head out
   1. _NOTE: If you need to get inside it, Unscrew the ring on the bottom and you can remove the 4 screws on the left side_

*Install new drive block*

   1. Unscrew the handle on the new drive head (if attached still)
   1. Use the springs and washers from the 2 rods on the top of the old drive head
   1. Slide it up into place and reconnect the data cable at the back (there are 2 of them, use the one connected to the LED on the front)
   1. Plug the hose back in (the black ring fits on automatically)
   1. Slide it up further and replace the 2 E-Clips the same way they came off
   1. Screw the handle back on (tighten with a wrench), make sure its in the lower position
   1. Slide the panel back on, over the 2 handles, and shove it up between the black part and 2 metal clips at the top
   1. Align the center screw and screw it in, then add the other 2 screws
   1. Now turn it back on and feed the material (VantageChangingMaterials)
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Topic revision: r2 - 2007-06-08 - mmt