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Maintenance: Cleaning the Platen
Cleaning the Platen
Step 1. Open the top cover.
Step 2. Remove the ribbon.
Step 3. Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to clean the platen roller and the ribbon tension
bars.
PLATEN ROLLER
RIBBON TENSION
BAR
RIBBON TENSION
BAR
Cleaning the Cleaning Roller
Step 1. Remove the cleaning roller.
Step 2. Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to clean the cleaning roller.
CLEANING ROLLER
Step 3. Replace the cleaning roller (see “Installing the Cleaning Roller” on page 8).