Datamax A-Class A-6310 - Maintenance Schedule

90 A-Class
5.5 Maintenance Schedule
This section details the recommended maintenance supplies, schedules, and methods.
Supplies
The following items will help safely and effectively clean the printer:
 Isopropyl alcohol
 Cotton swabs
 A clean, lint-free cloth
 Soft-bristle brush
 Soapy water and a mild detergent
 Compressed air
 Printhead Cleaning Cards or Cleaning Film
Schedule
The following table details the recommended cleaning schedules for various printer parts.
For your safety and to avoid damaging the printer, turn OFF and unplug the
printer before cleaning. Always take proper precautions when using
isopropyl alcohol, a flammable liquid.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Area / Item(s) Cleaning Interval * Method / Supplies
Exterior
Surfaces
As needed, based on a weekly
visual inspection.
Mild detergent; see Section 5.5.5.
Media Path /
Media Sensor /
Peel Bar
As needed, based on a weekly
visual inspection.
Compressed air or a soft brush and
isopropyl alcohol, as needed; see
Section 5.5.4.
Peel Assembly
After each roll of labels, after
each roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; see Section 5.5.3.
Printhead
• Thermal transfer media –
after each roll of ribbon.
• Direct thermal media – after
each roll of media, or as
needed.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol and, if necessary,
Cleaning Cards or Film; see Section
5.5.1.
Rollers
After each roll of labels, after
each roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; see Section 5.5.2.
* Whichever interval occurs first.