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CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated in Table 1. Zebra Tech-
nologies Corporation will not be responsible for any other fluids being used
on this printer.
Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in bar codes or graphics, may indi-
cate a dirty printhead. For best results, perform the cleaning procedures in
Table 1. For the location of these printer parts, refer to Figure 1 on page ii.
CAUTION! No lubricating agents of any kind should be used on this
printer! If used, some commercially available lubricants will damage the fin-
ish and the mechanical parts.
Table 1. Cleaning Schedule
Printhead Note: You do not need to turn the printer off
before cleaning the printhead. Use solvent* on a
cotton swab to clean the print elements from end
to end. (The print elements are the thin gray line
on the printhead.)
After every
roll of
media (or
500 ft of
fanfold
media)
Platen Roller Rotate the platen roller and clean it thoroughly
with solvent* and a cotton swab.
Peel-Off Roller Rotate the peel-off roller and clean it thoroughly
with solvent* and a cotton swab.
Transmissive Media Sensor Air blow
Media Path Solvent*
Peel/Tear Bar Solvent* As needed.
Label Available Sensor Air blow Monthly.
Printhead Open Sensor Air blow As needed.
Exterior Mild detergent or desktop cleaner. As needed.
Interior Brush/vacuum cleaner As needed.
* Zebra recommends using solvent containing 70% isopropyl alcohol.
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