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P1052686-001 GC420t™ User Guide 5/22/2012
Cleaning
When you clean the printer, use one of the following supplies that best suits your needs:
You can obtain cleaning supplies at
www.zipzebra.com.
The cleaning process takes just a couple of minutes using the steps outlined below.
Cleaning Supplies
Order
Quantity
Intended Purpose
Cleaning pens (105950-035) Set of 12 Clean printhead
Cleaning swabs (105909-057) Set of 25 Clean media path, guides and sensors
Printer Part Method Interval
Printhead Let the printhead to cool for a minute, then use a
new cleaning pen to swab the dark line on the
printhead cleaning from the center to the outside
edges of the printhead.
See Cleaning the Printhead on page 55
When using ribbon:
after every roll of
ribbon; when using
direct thermal: after
every roll of media.
Platen roller Remove the platen roller to clean. Clean the
roller thoroughly with 90% medical-grade
alcohol and a cleaning swab or lint-free cloth.
See Platen Cleaning and Replacement
on page 58
As needed.
Peel bar Clean it thoroughly with 90% medical-grade
alcohol and a fiber-free cleaning swab.
Let alcohol dissipate and the printer dry
completely.
Media path
Exterior Water-dampened cloth.
Interior Gently brush out printer.
Caution • Adhesives and media material can over time transfer onto the printer
components along the media path including the platen and printhead. This build-up can
accumulate dust and debris. Failure to clean the printhead, media path and platen roller
could result in inadvertent loss of labels, label jams and possible damage to the printer.
Important • Using too much alcohol can result in contamination of the electronic
components requiring a much longer drying time before the printer will function properly.