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Cleaning
Depending on the media used, the printer may accumulate residues (media
dust, adhesives, etc.) as a
by-product of normal printing. To maintain top
printing quality, you should remove these residues by
cleaning the printer
periodically.
WARNING Set the printer power switch to O (Off) prior to performing any cleaning
tasks.
Leave the power cord connected to keep the printer grounded
and to reduce the
risk of electrostatic damage.
IMPORTANT When the printer is powered Off, menu settings that were changed and not
saved an any print data remaining in the print buffer will be lost. To prevent the
loss of recent menu changes, see Saving a Configuration page 48.
CAUTION • Do not wear rings or other metallic objects while cleaning any interior area of
the printer.
• Use only the cleaning agents recommended in this section. Use of
other
cleaners may damage the printer and void its warranty.
• Do not spray or drip liquid cleaning solutions directly into the
printer. Apply the
solution on a clean lint-free cloth and then apply
the dampened cloth to the
printer.
• Do not use canned air in the interior of the printer as it can blow dust
and debris
onto sensors and other critical components.
• Only use a vacuum cleaner with a nozzle and hose that are
conductive and
grounded to drain off static build up.
• All reference in these procedures for use of isopropyl alcohol
requires that a
99% or greater isopropyl alcohol content be used to
reduce the risk of moisture
corrosion to the printhead.
Exterior Cleaning
Clean the exterior surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth. If necessary, use a
mild detergent or desktop
cleaning solution.
Interior Cleaning
Clean the interior of the printer by removing any dirt and lint with a vacuum
cleaner, as described above, or
use a brush with soft non-metallic bristles.
Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors/Damper
NOTE: Even though the printhead, platen roller, media sensors and media
damper are individually
listed in these cleaning procedures, debris
and adhesive on these components can ultimately
travel to the
printhead area and therefore should be cleaned and examined each
time the
printhead is cleaned and in the order shown.
Printhead Cleaning
As you use your printer, the printhead may become dirty with ribbon residue
and label adhesives which can
result in poor print quality. Keeping the
printhead clean will help maintain its life.
Cleaning Agent - Clean the printhead using a Printhead Cleaning Pen,
Printronix PN 203502-002 or
an Isopropyl Alcohol Wipe, Printronix PN
254945-901.
Schedule - Clean the printhead each time you install a new roll of ribbon
(thermal transfer print mode)
or when you install a new roll or box of
media (direct thermal print mode).
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