Domino M Series - Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule

BASIC MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Note: The calibration, adjustment or changing of parts on the printer PCU
or Applicator must be done by skilled personnel.
FREQUENCY DETAILS
DAILY or when
changing
media rolls
(approx. 10
mins)
CLEANING
Clean the exterior of the printer.
Clean the print head.
Clean the platen roller and ribbon take-up roller.
Clean the applicator/applicator blow box.
Clean the platen roller.
Clean the label-gap sensor.
MAINTENANCE
Check that the applicator blow box is free from glue
residues.
Check the position of the applicator blow box.
Check the air pressure.
Check the function of the applicator.
WEEKLY
(10 – 20 mins)
CLEANING
Carry out DAILY cleaning.
MAINTENANCE
Carry out DAILY maintenance.
Check the platen roller and ribbon take-up roller for
damage or wear.
Check the function of the machine stop (if used).
MONTHLY
(20 – 30 mins)
CLEANING
Carry out DAILY.
MAINTENANCE
Carry out DAILY and WEEKLY maintenance.
Check the function of the label-gap sensor
Check the label stop position.
Check the friction of the backing paper re-winder.
Check the tension of the drive belts.
Check the drive belts for wear.
Check the print head for missing dots. Press the TEST
push button to create a test pattern label.
Check the alignment between the applicator and
dispenser beak.
EVERY SIX
MONTHS
(60 – 90 mins)
Only skilled
personnel
CLEANING
Carry out DAILY cleaning.
Clean the controller - Blow away any dust inside the
controller.
Tidy the printer and surrounding area.
MAINTENANCE
Carry out DAILY, WEEKLY and MONTHLY maintenance (as
above), plus:
Re-calibrate the label-gap sensor.
Check the PCU fan operation.
Check the operation of low media sensors .
Check the complete unit for loose or missing screws.