Zebra Technologies 2844 Printer 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 Foreword Shock Hazard Warning Table of Contents 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 Step ➌ Load Media Load Media Release Cover Step ➍ AutoSense Media Gap Sensing AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment Step ➎ Install Software Thermal Printing Direct or Transfer? Using Options Step ➊ Prepare Ribbon Step ➋ Install Supply Roll Step ➌ Install Take-Up Core Step ➍ Tighten Ribbon Attach Ribbon to Take-Up Core Remove Slack From RibbonAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Replacing a Partially Used Transfer RibbonUsing the Label Dispenser Using Fan-Fold Media Using 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 USBTurn OFF O the printer before performing this procedure Cleaning the Platen Preparing Media Paper, and Labels Before Loading Tag Stock Rolls Find the tape and detach the bottom tag980348- 001 a