IBM 4610-TM6 - SureMark Printer TM6 Two-color Thermal Transfer

Thermal printhead cleaning
The thermal printhead can be cleaned whenever print quality deteriorates.
1. Open the paper cover.
2. Using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol, gently wipe the printhead
several times on its print line and on the surrounding area. See Figure 38.
3. Wipe off any residual alcohol with a dry swab.
If print quality does not improve after cleaning the thermal printhead, call for
service.
Thermal Print Line
Detail View of Thermal Print Head
Figure 38. Printhead and Print Line Area (Models TF6 and TM6)
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