Care & Maintenance 3-3
Cleaning the Platen Roller and Printer
To clean the platen roller:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press the cover release levers towards the front of
the printer to release the cover.
3. Lift open the cover.
4. Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and
run the cotton swab across the platen roller.
5. Turn the platen roller with your finger and make
sure it is clean all the way around.
Note: Do not remove the platen roller.
6. Allow the platen roller to dry for one minute before
you close the cover and resume printing.
7. Slightly dampen a cloth with water and wipe the
printer’s exterior surfaces clean.
8. Use a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean paper dust
out of the printer’s interior. Do not clean the
inside of the printer with a damp cloth. Do not
clean while the printer is on. Do not use
household cleaners to clean the printer.
Platen Roller