Zebra Technologies P120i user manual Cleaning the Print Head

Cleaning

Cleaning the Print Head

Cleaning the Print Head

Use of the cleaning cards will normally do an adequate job of cleaning the printer. However, a separate Print head cleaning, using swabs, can remove more stubborn deposits when print anomalies persist. To avoid deposits, only use foam-tipped swabs.

Caution • Never use a sharp object to scrape deposits from the print head.

Permanent damage to the print head will result

1.Place the printer power switch in the OFF (0) position.

2.Open printer lid by pressing cover release button and open cover fully to reveal print head mounted to inside of cover.

3.Clean Print Head by moving alcohol-moistened swab tip side-to-side across Print Head elements. Only use moderate force.

4.Allow two to three minutes for the printhead to dry before placing the printer power switch in the ON ( ) position.

5.To reorder swabs, reference the P120i Printer Media List.

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