Epson T88II Cleaning the print head, Paper handling problems, Paper is jammed inside the printer

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Cleaning the print head

CAUTIONS:

After printing, the print head can be very hot. Be careful not to touch it. Also let it cool before you clean it.

Do not damage the print head by touching it with your fingers or any hard object.

1.Open the printer cover.

2.Clean the thermal element of the print head with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or IPA).

Radiation plate

Head	Thermal element

Paper handling problems

Paper is jammed inside the printer.

CAUTIONS:

Do not touch the print head because it can be very hot after printing continuously for a long time.

Troubleshooting 3-3

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Contents TM-T88II Series Vorsicht Printer Parts and LabelsLabels Setting Up the Printer Installing and Replacing PaperSolving Problems Quick ReferencePage Iii FCC Compliance StatementFor American Users Declaration of Conformity EMI and Safety Standards Applied Reference Setting Up and UsingAbout This Manual Features IntroductionPrinting Application SoftwareOptions and Accessories Ordering Paper and Supplies Specified Thermal Roll Paper NTP080-80Kanzaki Specialty Papers, Inc Other Qualified Suppliers for Thermal PaperJujo Thermal Oy Finland Using the Printer Xii Unpacking Setting Up the PrinterSetting Up the Printer 2Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Cables and Grounding the PrinterConnecting the computer Connecting the Drawer 4Setting Up the Printer Anschließen der LadeConnecting the Power Supply Grounding the PrinterPage Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll 8Setting Up the Printer Tear off the paper as shown Using the Power Switch Cover 10Setting Up the PrinterSelf Test Running the self testSelf test printing Please press the Paper Feed button Adjustments and Settings 12Setting Up the PrinterUsing the Printer Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panels Control Panel2Using the Printer Panel lightsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral problems Printing problemsPrinting is poor Error light is off, but nothing is printed2Troubleshooting Paper is jammed inside the printer Cleaning the print headPaper handling problems 4Troubleshooting Auto cutter problems Auto cutter is jammed6Troubleshooting Hexadecimal Dump Reference Information Printing SpecificationsReference Information Line spacing default 4.23 mm 1/6 2Reference InformationPaper Specifications Paper roll single-ply SizeConsumption at Electrical CharacteristicsCurrent Humidity TemperatureEnvironmental Conditions Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings Setting the DIP SwitchesDIP switch functions Serial interface specification2Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-3 Print Density SelectionParallel interface specification 4Dip Switch and Paper Near End SettingsDip Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-5 Changing the DIP switch settings 6Dip Switch and Paper Near End SettingsAdjusting the Paper Near End Detector Dip Switch and Paper Near End Settings A-7Epson Sales Subsidiaries Epson Sales Subsidiaries B-12EPSON Sales Subsidiaries