Maintenance
Cleaning
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.
Printer Part Method Interval
Print head
After allowing the print head to cool for approximately
one minute, 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
print head). 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 print head withSave-a-Print
Head cleaning film. This specially coated material
removes contamination buildup without damaging the
print head. Call your authorized reseller for more
information.
After every
five rolls of
media
Platen roller
Manually rotate the platen roller. Clean it thoroughly
with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab or
lint-free cloth.
Peel bar
Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a
cotton swab.
As needed
Tear bar
Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a
cotton swab.
Exterior Water-dampened cloth
Interior Brush or air blow
Lubrication
No lubricating agents of any kind should be used on this printer! Some
commercially available lubricants, if used, will damage the finish and the
mechanical parts inside the printer.