TE Connectivity T6112DS - Cleaning; Cleaning Information; Cleaning the Printheads

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6 Cleaning
6.1 Cleaning Information
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
 Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work.
The transfer printer requires very little maintenance.
It is important to clean the thermal printheads regularly. This guarantees a consistently good printed image and plays
a major part in preventing premature wear of the printhead.
Printer maintenance is limited to cleaning the printer when a ribbon is being replaced or as a minimum, monthly.
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Attention!
To clean all TE Connectivity printers it is recommended that the TE Connectivity TT printer cleaning kit is
used.
 To obtain a cleaning kit please contact your local TE Connectivity representative.
Ordering details: Part number: PCN CP5431-000, description: TT-CLEANING-KIT
 Remove dust and paper uff from the print area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
 The cover of the printer can be cleaned with a standard cleanser.
6.2 Cleaning the Print Rollers
Accumulations of dirt on the print rollers may impair the media transport and the print quality.
 Lift the printheads.
 Remove media and transfer ribbon from the printer.
 Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.
 If the roller appears damaged, replace it  Contact your local TE Connectivity representative.
6.3 Cleaning the Printheads
Cleaning intervals: every ribbon roll change
Substances may accumulate on the printheads during printing and adversely affect printing, e.g. differences in
contrast or vertical stripes.
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Attention!
Printheads can be damaged!
Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printheads.
Do not touch protective glass layer of the printheads.
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Attention!
Risk of injury from the hot printhead lines.
Ensure that the printheads have cooled down before starting cleaning.
 Lift the printheads.
 Remove media and transfer ribbon from the printer.
 Clean printhead surfaces with the printhead cleaner and cloths found in the TE Connectivity cleaning kit.
 Allow printheads to dry for 2–3 minutes before commissioning the printer.