13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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13. GENERAL MAINTENANCE
13.1 CLEANING
13.1 CLEANING
To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer it should be regularly cleaned. The greater
the usage of the printer, the more frequent the cleaning. (i.e. low usage=weekly : high usage=daily).
1. Turn the power off.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Open the printer carriage by pulling up the release lever on the forward left side of the front rubber
roller.
4. Remove the ribbon and media.
5. Clean the print head element with a head cleaner pen.
6. Clean the front rubber roller with an alcohol moistened cloth.
Print Head
Front Rubber Roller
Element
Head Cleaner Pen
WARNING!
1. Be sure to disconnect the power cord prior to performing any maintenance.
2. Do not use any tool that may damage the print head.
3. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer.
Print Head
Element
Fig. 13-1
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NOTE: Order head cleaner pen from TEC Parts Center.
(Part No. 24089500013)