Zebra Technologies S-300 manual Cleaning the Exterior, Cleaning the Interior

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3 Routine Care and Adjustment

Cleaning

CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated below. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for any other fluids being used on this printer. No lubricants are needed.

Table 1 provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages.A Preventive Maintenance Kit (part # 01429) is available from Zebra. Kit items are also sold separately by the part numbers shown.

Preventive Maintenance Kit

Solvent (Alcohol), 4 oz. bottle (part # 01426)

Applicators, bag of 100 (part # 01427)

Cleaning the Exterior

The exterior surfaces of the Zebra Stripe Printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly.

Cleaning the Interior

Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. Inspect this area after every roll of media.

		AREA	METHOD	INTERVAL
	Printhead		Alcohol	After every roll of media (or
	Platen Roller		Alcohol	500 feet of fanfold media)
	Platen Roller		Alcohol	when printing direct thermal.
	Media Sensor		Air Blow	when printing direct thermal.
	Media Sensor		Air Blow	After every roll of ribbon
	Media Path		Alcohol	when printing in the thermal
	Ribbon Path		Air Blow	transfer mode.
	Ribbon Path		Air Blow

	Upper Guide Rod (Peel-Off)		Alcohol	After every roll of media.
	Platen Guide Rod (Peel-Off)		Alcohol	After every roll of media.
	Rewind Power Roller (Peel-Off)		Alcohol	After every roll of media.
	Lower Guide Rod (Peel-Off)		Alcohol	After every roll of media.
	Cutter	If using continuous	Adhesive remover,	After every roll of media or
	assem-	pressure-sensitive media	such as “Goo-	more often depending upon
	bly (if		Gone”	your application and media.
	used)	If using tagstock or label	Alcohol and air	After every 2 or 3 rolls of
		backing material only	blow	media.
	Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate		Alcohol	Once Per Month.
	Label Available Sensor		Air Blow	Once Per Six Months.

Table 1 Cleaning Schedule

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Contents User’s Guide Proprietary Statement Warranty Information Zebra Software License Agreement Warranty InformationMedia Calibration Adjust the Print Darkness AC Power ON/OFF Switch Fro FEEDServicesKey and Pause Key RS-232 Cabling Requirements Reporting Damage UnpackingGetting Started Printer Power UpSite Requirements Storage and ReshippingVoltage Selection AC Power CableCommunications T t i n g S t a r t e d Tear- Off Mode Media LoadingMedia and Ribbon Loading MediaCutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option Required External Rewind Mode Media LoadingFanfold Media Loading Fanfold Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode Peel-Off Mode Media LoadingPeel-Off Option Required Removing the Label Backing Material Peel Off Option Required Adjusting the Media Sensor Non-Continuous MediaContinuous Media Ribbon Loading Adjusting the Ribbon Supply SpindleRibbon Supply Spindle Normal Position Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension PositionLoading the Ribbon Ribbon RemovalOption Switch Settings Configuration and CalibrationSwitch Baud Rate SwitchMedia Calibration Configuration ModeAdjust the Print Darkness Adjust the Media Rest PositionAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Getting Started Tear-Off Mode Operating Your Zebra Stripe PrinterPrinter Operating Modes AC Power ON/OFF Switch OperationOperator Controls AC Power ON/OFF Switch Front Panel Keys Front Panel LightsSensor What it monitors How it works Printer Status SensorsBacking Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position Sample ZPL II Label Formats Format 1 Simple Text and a BarcodeType this label format Format 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image Format 3 Using a Serialized Data FieldLine Type this label format You’ll get this printout Type this label format You’ll get this printoutCleaning the Exterior CleaningCleaning the Interior Preventive Maintenance KitCleaning the Printhead Routine Care and AdjustmentCutter Module and Catch Tray Location This procedure is on the next Cutter Module Disassembly This procedure is on Reassembled Cutter Module Lubrication AC Power Fuse ReplacementPrint Quality Adjustments Mechanical AdjustmentsToggle Pressure Adjustment Toggle Pressure AdjustmentRibbon Supply Spindle Adjustment Media Sensor Position AdjustmentBattery Replacement Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsFlashing Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsTroubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Printer Diagnostics Power-On Self TestAdditional Printer Self Tests Pause Key Self Test Cancel Key Self TestPause Key Self Test Printout Feed Key Self TestExtended Printer Diagnostics Mode Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples Zebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service How to Reach UsTechnical Support Zebra’s Corporate OfficesSupport Services Technical Support Service via TelephoneTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Extended Factory Service Agreement Product Service and Support ProgramsThird Party Support And Maintenance Select The Program That Fits Your BusinessZebra Factory Services User Self MaintenanceWang Customer Services Division International Service and Support Zebra Training Programs Course Name Printers Covered Operations and Maintenance CoursesLabeling Bar Codes at WorkSupport Services Printhead Position Adjustment Procedure Adjusting the PrintheadAppendix Print Quality AdjustmentHardware Control Signal Descriptions Signal LevelsPrinter Interface Technical Information RS-232 InterfaceRS-232 Cabling Requirements Interconnect To DTE DevicesInterconnect To DCE Devices Parallel Cabling Requirements Parallel InterfacePin No Parallel Connector Pinout Signal DescriptionsGlossary Glossary Index Index