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Cleaning and Maintenance 5-5
Cleaning the Printhead Wires
Figure 5-5. Cleaning the Printhead Wires
To prevent excessive ink build-up on the
printhead wires, you should periodically
wipe them with pure silicone lubricant
(LPS-1
®
or an equivalent).
To clean the printhead wires, use the
following procedure:
1. With the printer off, remove the top
cover. Leave the platen window in the
raised position.
2. If a ribbon cartridge is installed, push
outward on the retaining tabs that secure
the cartridge to the carriage; then lift up
and remove the cartridge.
3. Using a soft tissue moistened with pure
silicone lubricant, gently wipe the tip of
the printhead to remove any ink build-
up, as shown in figure 5-5.
4. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
5. Replace the top cover. Then, run a
printer self-test to verify normal opera-
tion.
User's Guide
Cleaning and Maintenance 5-5
Cleaning the Printhead Wires
Figure 5-5. Cleaning the Printhead Wires
To prevent excessive ink build-up on the
printhead wires, you should periodically
wipe them with pure silicone lubricant
(LPS-1
®
or an equivalent).
To clean the printhead wires, use the
following procedure:
1. With the printer off, remove the top
cover. Leave the platen window in the
raised position.
2. If a ribbon cartridge is installed, push
outward on the retaining tabs that secure
the cartridge to the carriage; then lift up
and remove the cartridge.
3. Using a soft tissue moistened with pure
silicone lubricant, gently wipe the tip of
the printhead to remove any ink build-
up, as shown in figure 5-5.
4. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
5. Replace the top cover. Then, run a
printer self-test to verify normal opera-
tion.