Looking for a white ribbon cable

I have a customer that has a Brother 420 printer and needs the white ribbon cable that moves the printhead replaced. Can you tell me where I can find this part for purchase? Thanks a million. Have a good day.

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This is no sparepart and belongs to the printhead which is only sold in one part (Flat white cable, printhead and printhead cover).

Posted on Sep 11, 2007

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