Adjustments and Maintenance
2-1
2.0 Introduction
This section covers maintenance and alignment procedures.
2.1 Maintenance
Recommended items, techniques, and schedules to help you safely and effectively maintain
the printer are detailed below. Keep the following items on hand to clean the printer:
• Isopropyl alcohol • Soapy water/mild detergent
• Cotton swabs • Compressed air
• Soft-bristle brush • Printhead Cleaning Cards or Printhead Cleaning Film
CAUTION
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 Cleaning Interval * Method / Supplies
Printhead
After each roll of ribbon if using
thermal transfer media, or after
each roll of media (or as needed)
if using direct thermal media.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; and, if necessary,
use Printhead Cleaning Cards or
Cleaning Film (see Section 2.1.1).
Platen and
Assist Rollers
After each roll of labels, after each
roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Cotton swab or cloth dampened with
isopropyl alcohol wiped across the
entire roller (see Section 2.1.3).
Peel Assembly
After each roll of labels, after each
roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; wipe until clean.
Media & Ribbon
Path, & Media
Sensor
As needed, based on a weekly
visual inspection.
Compressed air or a soft brush.
Isopropyl alcohol, as needed (see
Section 2.1.2 and 2.1.4).
Exterior
Surfaces
As needed, based on a weekly
visual inspection.
Mild detergent applied with a
dampened cloth; wipe until clean.
*Whichever interval comes first.
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