SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE
3-3
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3.3 Maintenance Scheme
These recommended actions will ensure consistent high quality from the
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3.3.1 Quick/Regular Checks
• Check and clean printhead (daily check).
• Check that the ribbon is tracking through the cassette correctly. Pull the ribbon
through by hand, and visually check to see if the ribbon is creasing across the
width of the ribbon. (See Troubleshooting 10.7.3)
• Check the Peel Roller for any ink build up and clean if necessary.
• Check that Darkness / Speed settings are site standard. This will ensure that
the print remains a good quality, and it may also highlight any potential
problems. For example, if the darkness is unusually high, the printhead may
need cleaning. The darkness has probably been set high to compensate.
• Check Air is set to recommended pressure.
• Check condition of Platen rubber (SD5 Combined - Intermittent mode). Clean
or replace it if necessary. The platen rubber needs to be smooth, flat and free
from debris. To change the platen rubber, first take the old platen rubber off.
All the adhesive should be removed from the metal platen base. Replace with
a Markem.Imaje platen rubber for best results.
• Check for wear or internal debris.
• The 25 way D-type cable must be fitted in a manner so that a tool is required
to undo them. The unit should not be powered until these are securely
attached to each unit.
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