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By using thermal transfer technology, daily maintenance is not necessary if the printer is being used properly.
However, to maintain the best print quality, it is recommended that the printhead, platen roller, and cleaning roller
be cleaned once in a month.
Cleaning the Printhead
Caution • The printhead is very hot just after printing—do not touch. Make sure that the printhead has
cooled down before cleaning.
Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging
necklaces, identication badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the print head. You are not
required to turn off the printer power when working near an open print head, but Zebra recommends it
as a precaution.
Step 1. Open the top cover.
Step 2. Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to clean the heat element of the printhead, and
the ribbon tension bars.
PRINTHEAD HEAT
ELEMENT
RIBBON TENSION
BAR
RIBBON TENSION
BAR
Maintenance
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