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5.5 Cleaning Schedule
A clean printer operates efficiently. The following list of cleaning items and
table below provides the recommended schedule and technique for cleaning the
various parts of your printer safely and effectively.
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Cotton swabs
• A clean, lint-free cloth
• Soft-bristle brush
• Soapy water/mild detergent
• Compressed air
CAUTION
For your continued safety and to avoid damage,
always turn ‘Off’
and unplug the printer before cleaning.
Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid; always take proper
precautions when using this solvent.
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol, clean the printhead from end to end,
removing all build-up. See Section 5.5.1.
WARNING!
Before cleaning, allow the
printhead to cool.
Clean after
each roll or
box of labels,
or after each
roll of ribbon.
Platen
Roller
Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol, rotate the platen and remove all build-
up. See Section 5.5.2.
Clean after
each roll or
box of labels,
or after each
roll of ribbon.
Media
Path / Tear
Plate
Compressed air / soft-bristle brush and isopropyl
alcohol. Remove all build-up along the path that
the ribbon and paper follow through the printer.
As needed,
based on a
weekly visual
inspection.
Media
Sensor
Compressed air, isopropyl alcohol if needed.
Remove all build-up.
Monthly or as
needed.
Interior Soft-brush or compressed air. Remove all build-
up. See Section 5.5.3.
As needed.
Exterior Mild detergent. Remove all build-up. See
Section 5.5.3.
As needed.