Zebra Technologies Strata Thermal Printers manual Cleaning the Print Head

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Operation

Cleaning the Print Head

As you use your printer, the print head may be- come contaminated resulting in poor print qual- ity. Whenever new labels are loaded into the printer, the print head should be cleaned with a cleaning pen.

Step 1 Open the printer and the print head carriage.

Step 2 Gently rub the cleaning pen across the dark area of the print head.

Clean Print Head

Allow the print head to dry for 1 minute before loading labels.

Do not touch the cleaning pen to the platen roller. If necessary, gently wipe the platen roller with a dry, lint-free cloth.

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Contents Strata Page Foreword Return Materials Authorization We Need To Hear From YouTable of Contents General Cautions and Warnings Media Cautions & Tips Viii Installation Check List 1 Printer = Off Step ➊ Attach PowerCheck Voltage Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable Parallel Interface Serial InterfaceStep ➌ Apply Power = OnSoftware Operation Your Printer Ribbon Take-up Spindle Sensor Guide Bar Bracket Operation Operation Status Indicator Loading Labels or Tags Correct Incorrect Operation Operation Media Guides Release Lever Operation Operation Move the media roll to the lower media stand for printing Sensor Position Adjustment Wheel Sensor Position MarkerStep Operation Windows Users Take-Up Spindles Supply Tracking Bar Loading Transfer RibbonsNotch Long Spoke Notch Operation Operation Operation Removing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Top Of Form Sensing Dump Mode Sample Printout Operation Operation Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning Under Sensor BracketUsing the Label Dispenser Remove slack by pulling the liner Operation Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Printing Problems Troubleshooting Guide Check for Out-of-Media condition or missing Internet Serial Interface Communication Configuration Serial Interface Cable WiringDirection Tag Media SensingPrint Appendix B Printer Features Hardware Options Accessories General Specifications Bar Codes Code Software and DriversPostnet Ribbons Communications InterfacePrinter Features Appendix C Supplies and Accessories Thermal Retail applications where labels are 980181-001 Rev.C Appendix D Using the Media Cutter Specifications Cutter warranty Using the Media Cutter Clear the Jam Use tweezers to remove media from the internal blade areasReplace the Cutter Check the Cutter World Wide Offices Zebra Technologies Corporation Eltron Products