MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Scheme
• Check and Clean Print head (each time the ribbon is replaced or at least once a
• on is tracking through the cassette correctly. (Pull the
reasing across
• that the
y high, it may be because the Print head
for this
•
• Check condition of Platen/Roller rubber. Clean or replace if necessary. The
• Check for wear or internal debris
ion between the printer and controller must be firmly connected
• are smooth
•
• essary
• Check condition of carriage drive belt and associated components, pulleys,
bearings, retainers and shafts
• Check air cylinder
• Check brake for wear.
Quick/regular checks
day)
Check that the Ribb
ribbon through by hand and visually check to see if the ribbon is c
the width of the ribbon)
Check that Contrast/speed settings are site standard. This will ensure
print remains at good quality, and may also highlight any potential problems.
For example, if the contrast is unusuall
needed cleaning and the contrast had been set high to compensate
Check air is set to the recommended pressure
platen rubber needs to be smooth, flat and free from debris
• The connect
before the power is switched on.
Monthly Checks
Check condition of the Ribbon Guide Rollers. Check bearings
Check tension setting of Ribbon un-winder brake
Check clutch pad, and replace if nec
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