Maintenance
Cleaning
When you clean the printer, use one or more of the following supplies that
best suits your needs:
DESCRIPTION
Cleaning pens (12)
Cleaning swabs (25)
Cleaning cards, 4-in wide (25)
Save-a-Print Head film, 4-in wide (3)
The cleaning process takes just a couple of minutes using the steps outlined
below.
Printer Part Method Interval
Print head
Let the print head to cool for one minute, then use a new
cleaning pen to swab the print elements (the thin gray
line on the print head) from end to end. NOTE: You do
not have to turn off the printer to do this.
If print quality remains poor after cleaning, try the
Save-a-Print Head cleaning film to remove buildup
without damaging the print head. Call your authorized
reseller for more information.
As
necessary
or after
every five
rolls of
media
Platen roller
Manually rotate the platen roller. Clean it thoroughly
with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cleaning swab,
cleaning card, or lint-free cloth.
Peel bar
Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a
cotton swab.
As needed
Tear bar
Exterior Water-dampened cloth
Interior Brush or air blow
Cutter Use tweezers to remove scraps
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