Cleaning the Media Path
When you clean the printer, use one or more of the following supplies that best suits your needs:
DESCRIPTION SPARE NUMBER
Cleaning pens (12) 105950-035
Cleaning swabs (25) 105909-057
Cleaning cards, 4-in wide (25) 105950-034
Save-a-Print Head film, 4-in wide (3) 105950-047
The cleaning process takes just a couple of minutes using the steps outlined below.
Printer
Part
Method Interval
Print head Let the print head to cool for one minute, then use a new
cleaning pen to swab the print elements (the thin gray line
on the print head) from end to end. NOTE: You do not
have to turn off the printer to do this.
If print quality remains poor after cleaning, try the
Save-a-Print Head cleaning film to remove buildup without
damaging the print head. Call your authorized reseller for
more information.
As necessary or
after every five
rolls of media
Platen roller Manually rotate the platen roller. Clean it thoroughly with
70% isopropyl alcohol and a cleaning swab, cleaning card,
or lint-free cloth.
Peel bar Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton
swab.
As needed
Tear bar Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a
cotton swab.
Exterior Water-dampened cloth
Interior Brush or air blow
Cutter Use tweezers to remove scraps
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