17
Caring for Your Label Maker
Your label maker is designed to give you long and
trouble-free service, while requiring very little
maintenance.
Clean your label maker from time to time to keep it
working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you
replace the label cassette.
To clean the cutter blade
1. Press
A
to turn off the power.
2. Open label cassette compartment and
remove cassette.
3. Press and then
A
together. The message,
Cut Test, appears on the display.
4. While holding down the key, repeatedly press
. The cutter blade will move into view in
small steps.
5. When you are able to access both sides of the blade,
release the keys.
6. Use a cotton ball and alcohol to clean both sides of
the cutter blade.
èThe cutter blade is extremely sharp. Use caution
when cleaning.
7. After cleaning the blade, press to return the
blade to its home position.
x You can also follow this procedure if the cutter
blade becomes lodged in the forward position and will
not move.
To clean the print head
1. Remove the tape cassette.
2. Remove the cleaning tool from inside the label
compartment cover.
3. Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the
print head. See Figure 11.
Figure 11
Shift