126 ZXP Series 9 Card Printer Service Manual P1086708-001
Maintenance
Cleaning the Printhead
Cleaning the Printhead
Printhead cleaning removes deposits when print anomalies persist. To avoid deposits, only use
foam-tipped swabs or pens.
Caution • Never use a sharp object or any abrasive to scrape deposits from the printhead.
Permanent damage to the printhead will result.
Hot Surface • Do not touch the printhead if the printer has been in service in the last 10
minutes. It could be very hot and cause a burn.
Step 1. Place the printer power switch in the OFF ( ) position.
Step 2. Open the door, and remove the print ribbon.
Step 3. Bend the cleaning swab to release the cleaning uid.
Step 4. Clean printhead by moving cleaning swab tip side-to-side across the printhead
elements. Only use moderate force.
Step 5. Reinstall the print ribbon, and close the door.
Step 6. Place the printer power switch in the ON ( ) position.
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