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Section 7 - Maintenance
Cleaning
WARNING
THE T-250 TABBER IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE
CLEANED REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCONNECT THE TABBER FROM
ITS POWER SOURCE!
The Tabber must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. To clean the
tabber, unplug it from the power receptacle. Remove the covers.
Use a vacuum or soft brush to clean the interior of the machine.
The visible areas are best cleaned with a vacuum that has a soft brush attachment to help
loosen the dust particles.
The covers of the machine may be cleaned with any standard household cleaner, which is
non-abrasive and does not contain plastic harming solvents.
CAUTION
NEVER SPRAY OR POUR CLEANERS DIRECTLY ON OR INTO THE
TABBER. EXCESS LIQUID COULD HARM ELECTRONIC PARTS.
ALWAYS DAMPEN A RAG WITH THE CLEANER AND APPLY IT TO
THE PARTS TO BE CLEANED.
Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers
The feed and forwarding rollers can become glazed with paper lint and ink from the
media. They should be regularly cleaned with a mild abrasive household cleaner on a
damp cloth.
Avoid using solvents on the rubber rollers.
Cleaning the Sensors
Periodically check the tab sensor located in the Tab Sensor and Guide assembly. The
sensor should be clean and free of accumulated paper dust. Use a vacuum with a soft
brush attachment or dry compressed air to remove the dust.
Also, clean the media sensor located in the plate attached to the Tab Positioning
Adjustment Knob. Use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment or dry compressed air to
remove the dust.