Printer Maintenance
Rev A 173 BBP
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Printer Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance procedure that involves opening the enclosure cover, you
should remove the power and media from the printer. (Review page 5 to page 10 for
information on removing power and media.)
Cleaning the Printer
Whenever performing any maintenance on the printer, you should also clean any residue
caused by the media.
Materials Required
• Compressed Air Bottle, purchased locally (e.g., HOSA AIR-464 Gear Duster)
• Lint-free Cloth
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Safety Glasses
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed air.
To clean residue from the printer:
1. With safety glasses on, spray compressed air on any parts of the printer and keyboard that
have built-up residue.
Note: If compressed air is not available, use a lint-free cloth lightly moistened
with isopropyl alcohol and wipe off residue.
2. If necessary, use a moistened, lint-free cloth to clean the keyboard keys.
3. Replace the ribbon and tape.
4. Close all covers and plug in the power cord.