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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.
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Area Method Interval
Printhead
(Figure1)
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.
After every
five rolls of
media or
three ribbon
cartridges
(or more
often, if
needed)
Platen roller
(Figure1)
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
(Figure26)
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
(Figure1)
Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl
alcohol and a cotton swab.
As needed
Tear bar
(Figure8)
Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl
alcohol and a cotton swab.
As needed
Exterior Water-dampened cloth As needed
Interior Brush/air blow As needed