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Maintenance
Clean the Printer
The following table provides a recommended cleaning
schedule (refer to Figure 7 for part locations). Use a
solvent of 90% isopropyl alcohol.
Clean the Exterior
Clean the exterior of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Do
not use harsh, abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If
necessary, use a small amount of mild detergent or
desktop cleaner.
Clean the Interior
Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of
the printer using a soft bristle brush or vacuum cleaner.
Inspect this area after every four rolls of media.
Figure 7
*Zebra recommendeds using the Preventive Maintenance Kit, Part Number 47362 or a solution of 90% Isopropyl and
10% deionized water.
Caution •Use only the cleaning agents
indicated. Zebra Technologies Corporation
will not be responsible for damage caused
by any other cleaning materials used on the
printer.
Caution •No lubricating agents of any kind
should be used on this printer! Some
lubricants will damage the finish and the
mechanical parts inside the printer.
Printhead
Transmissive
sensor
Reflective
sensor
Ribbon
sensor
Take label
sensor
Platen roller
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent*
In Direct Thermal Mode, after every roll of media or every
500 feet or 150 m of fanfold media
In Thermal Transfer Mode, after every roll of ribbon
(1500 feet or 450 m)
Platen roller Solvent*
Media sensors Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon Sensor Air blow
Ribbon path Solvent*
Cutter assembly
If cutting continuous,
pressure-sensitive
media
Citrus-based
adhesive
remover
After every roll of media (or more often, depending on
your application and media)
If cutting tag stock or
label liner
Solvent and
air blow
After every two or three rolls of media
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent* Once a month
Peel blade Solvent*
After every roll of media (or more often, depending on
your application and media)
Label-available sensor Air blow Once every six months