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• Do not use anything that may destroy the thermal element.
• Do not add unnecessary force to the thermal head.
• The thermal print head gets hot when recording. Do not clean the print head immediately after
recording.
29.8 Impact of Improper Cleaning
Using cleaners other than those recommended may have the following impact:
â– Product discoloration
â– Metal part corrosion
â– Brittle and breaking wires, connectors, and equipment housing
â– Reduced cable and leadwire life
â– Overall system performance degradation
â– Equipment malfunction or failure