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3-8 Cleaning the print head
As a highly sensitive part of the printer, the print head is a wearable part. Its lifespan can be seriously altered by the presence of dust, liquid
or solid elements in the close environment of the printer, or on the print head or cards
Directly touching the end of the print head may deteriorate printing quality or cause damage to the printer. The
print head is heated to a high temperature immediately after printing. Therefore, do not begin cleaning the print
head until it cools down.
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Turn off the power and remove USB cables and power cables from the printer.
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Open the front cover and remove the ink ribbon cartridge and Transfer film cartridge.
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Use an Evolis’ cotton swab to clean the heating element of the print head.
Be careful of static electricity when cleaning the print head to avoid issues such as electrostatic damage to the
print head.
Wait until the alcohol is completely dry before turning the power ON.
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