Toshiba B-SX6T Series Barcode Reader User Manual


 
4. MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33056
4.1 Cleaning
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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Cleaning
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen
This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance.
To ensure the continuous high quality operation of the printer, refer to the
following table and perform a regular maintenance routine.
Cleaning cycle Frequency
High throughput Every day
Every ribbon roll or media roll Once
To maintain the printer performance and print quality, please clean the
printer regularly, or whenever the media or ribbon is replaced.
1. Turn off the power and unplug the printer.
2. Set the Head Lever to the “OPEN” position.
3. Open the Top Cover and Right Side Cover.
4. Open the Head Lock Plate.
5. Remove the ribbon and media from the printer.
6. Clean the Print Head Element with a Print Head Cleaner, or a cotton
swab or soft cloth slightly moistened with absolute ethyl alcohol.
When the Cutter Module is fitted.
WARNING!
1. Be sure to disconnect the
power cord before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may cause
an electric shock.
2. To avoid injury, be careful
not to pinch your fingers
while opening or closing the
cover and print head block.
3. The print head becomes hot
immediately after printing.
Allow it to cool before
performing any
maintenance.
4. Do not pour water directly
onto the printer
.
CAUTIO
N
!
1. Do not use any volatile
solvent including thinner and
benzene, as this may cause
discoloration to the cover,
print failure, or breakdown of
the printer.
2. Do not touch the Print Head
Element with bare hands, as
static may damage the Print
Head.
3. Be sure to use a Print Head
Cleaner. Failure to do this
may shorten the Print Head
life.
NOTE:
1. A Print Head Cleaner (P/No.
24089500013) is available from
your authorised TOSHIBA TEC
service representative.
2. When an optional Cutter Module
is fitted, clean the print head
using the Print Head Cleaner
supplied with the Cutter Module,
as the picture shows.
Print Head
Element
Print Head
Cleaner
Print Head
Cleane
r
(Supplied with
the optional
Cutter Module)
Cutter Module