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30 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide
Preventive Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid possible personal injury or damage
to the printer, never insert any pointed or sharp objects
into the printer.
Cleaning
CAUTION.- Use only the cleaning agents indicated.
Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible
for damage caused by any other cleaning materials
used on this printer.
As needed
Printhead
(Figure 1)
Use 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton
swab to clean the print elements from
end to end (the print elements are
located in the thin gray line on the
printhead). Note: You do not have to
turn off the printer to do this.
If print quality has not improved after
performing this procedure, try cleaning
the printhead with Save-a-Printhead
cleaning film. This specially coated
material removes contamination
buildup without damaging the
printhead. Call your authorized Zebra
reseller for more information.
Platen Roller
(Figure 1)
With the printer turned off, rotate the
platen roller and clean it thoroughly
with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a
cotton swab or lint-free cloth.
Head open
sensor plate
(Figure 27)
With the printer power turned off and
battery removed, press down on the
top of the printhead. Then, clean the
area beneath the screw with 70%
isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.
Caution: Do not turn the screw.
Peel bar
(Figure 1)
Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl
alcohol and a cotton swab.
Tear bar
(Figure 8)
Exterior
Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl
alcohol and a cotton swab.
Water-dampened cloth
Interior
Brush/air blow
After every five
rolls of media or
three ribbon
cartridges (or
more often, if
needed)
Area Method Interval