Zebra Technologies 2844 user manual Cleaning the Platen

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Cleaning the Platen

The platen, over time, picks up adhesive and dust which requires occasional cleaning.

To follow these steps, you require a clean, lint-free cloth lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

Turn OFF (O) the printer before performing this procedure.

Gently Wipe

Top of Platen

Advance Platen

One-Sixth (1/6) Turn

(about 60°)

Repeat Steps Until

Platen is Clean

Let the platen dry for at least one minute before loading media.

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Contents Thermal Printer User’s Manual 2844 980348-001 Rev. a Foreword LP 2844 and TLP 2844 Thermal PrintersShock Hazard Warning Table of Contents 980348-001 Rev. a Installation and Operation Unpack Your Printer Know Your Printer Installation and Operation Step ➊ Attach Power Supply To The Printer Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable Serial ParallelPower on Step ➌ Load MediaOpen Cover Open Guides Install Roll Load MediaRelease Cover Close CoverPower OFF Step ➍ AutoSense Media Gap SensingAutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment Step ➎ Install Software Direct or Transfer? Using Options Step ➊ Prepare Ribbon Step ➋ Install Supply Roll Thread Ribbon Through CarriageStep ➌ Install Take-Up Core Step ➍ Tighten Ribbon Attach Ribbon to Take-Up Core Remove Slack From RibbonPartially Used Push Supply Roll OutUsing the Label Dispenser Open DoorUsing Fan-Fold Media Insert MediaUsing the Media Cutter 980348-001 Rev. a Appendix a Troubleshooting Problem Solution or ReasonRED Troubleshooting Media Handling Host Female DB-25 to Male Centronics Cable For the cable connectors Bus USBCleaning RubPen Across Dark AreaCleaning the Platen Preparing Media Before LoadingLabel Rolls Tag Stock Rolls980348- 001 a