SG540 Print head went bad? Best way to replace?

[mrgarcia707]

I'm thinking about replacing my roland sg540 print head and I'm on a budget so i'm trying to do it in the most cost-effective manner. Can anyone explain the best way to buy a print head without taking a loss in possibly getting a broken print head. I've found some on ebay and google shopping. Also, if the printer is splotching black ink when printing does that mean the black and yellow print head is the one with issues?

 

[mrgarcia707]

thank you for your help

 

[Mike Paul]

Do you know how to go about it?
Just call a Roland Tech in your area.

 

[Roland Certified Tech]

Yes, use a Roland Tech please.

 

[MarkSnelling]

You can find cheap heads on the internet, but those tend to not live up to the quality of the heads Roland sells. I'd strongly recommend using a technician to do something like changing a head as if you do just one thing wrong, you can instantly fry the head. I would, however, encourage you to pay attention to the technician so if you need to do it in the future, you may be able to do so on your own. Doing it without experience would be a bad idea.