Ovation Software Label Printer manual Cleaning the Printhead

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Maintenance

3.1 Cleaning the Printhead

Warning: Turn ‘off’ the printer and unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning the printhead.

1. Turn ‘off’ the printer and open the cover.

2. Push the printhead latch back toward the back of the printer and raise the printhead carrier assembly.

3. Using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol, rub the cotton swab along the printhead.

Figure 3-1 Cleaning the Printhead

Note: The printhead should be cleaned every time a new roll of media is installed.

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Contents Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Printer Overview IntroductionAdditional Requirements Unpacking and InspectionConnecting power to the Printer Connecting PowerInterface Cables Interfacing to the PrinterLoading Media Loading MediaLoading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel ConfigurationRibbon Hub Removal Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer OptionSelecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment 12 Configuration Test Label Power-up Configuration and Self-TestFactory Default Settings Setting the Printer to the Factory DefaultsFunction Value Switch/Indicator Function Switches and IndicatorsThermal Transfer Available OptionsPC-Batch Software Ovation2 Printing Labels Programming CommandsCommand Immediate CommandsChar Description Format System-Level CommandsSystem-Level Commands concluded Description Format Label-Formatting CommandsSpecial Label-Formatting Commands Label-Formatting Commands concludedProgramming Examples Font-Loading CommandsExample line Example Stxkd @A@ CR Configuration Command String @ Sets the printer to gap edge media Inserting a Memory Cartridge Memory Cartridges ModulesArea Method Interval MaintenanceCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadFine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead AdjustmentDisconnecting the Printhead Cable Printhead Replacement 203 DPIPrinthead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Appendix a Ascii Control Code ChartAscii Control Code Chart Appendix B Printer Specifications Electrical Available Bar Codes Ovation2 Fonts Available Fonts and Bar CodesTable B-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Lower case Font SizesOvation2 Ovation2 Bar Codes Table B-3 Bar Code CharacteristicsBar Code C UPC-E Bar Code a Code 3Bar Code E Code Bar Code G EAN-8Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code I CodeabarBar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code O CodeBar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Lowercase Error CodesUppercase R Uppercase TError Codes Printer Warranty InformationThermal Printhead Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty ProvisionsOvation2