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76 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004
Routine Care and Adjustments
Cleaning Procedures
Cleaning Procedures
Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Table 11 shows a
recommended cleaning schedule.
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Clean the Exterior
The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent or desktop cleaner may be
used sparingly.
Clean the Interior
Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush
or vacuum cleaner.
Table 11 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent* Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of media
(or 500 feet of fanfold media).
Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of
ribbon or three rolls of media.
These intervals are intended as guidelines only.
You may have to clean more often, depending
upon your application and media.
Platen roller Solvent*
Media sensors Air blow
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon path Solvent*
Pinch roller. (Optional peel-off option
required. Refer to Clean the Peel-Off
Assembly on page 81.)
Solvent*
Cutter
Module
If cutting continuous,
pressure-sensitive media
Solvent* After every roll of media (or more often,
depending upon your application and media).
If cutting tag stock or label
liner material
Solvent* and
air blow
After every two or three rolls of media.
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent* Once a month.
Take label sensor Air blow Once every six months.
* Zebra recommends using the Preventive Maintenance Kit, Part Number 47362 or a solution of 90%
Isopropyl and 10% deionized water)
Note • Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by the use
of cleaning fluids on the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus printer.