AMT Datasouth 400 manual Cleaning the Platen Roller

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Cleaning the Platen Roller

It is recommended that the platen roller should be cleaned when:

Excessive dusty condition exists.

Following a media jam where the adhesive comes in contact with it.

1.Turn off the printer and open the top cover.

2.Lift the printhead module to the vertical position.

3.Rub the full length of the platen available with a piece of cotton, which has been moistened with Isopropyl Alcohol.

4.Manually rotate the platen and repeat step 3 until the entire platen has been cleaned.

Platen Roller

Figure 18 - Platen Roller

Note: The roller should be cleaned whenever it has been in contact with foreign materials such as dust or adhesives.

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Contents User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Other Notices Technical Support Table of Contents Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for Pplb Emulation Table of Figures This page intentionally left blank Product Description Unpacking and Inspection Installation and Configuration Finding a Location for the PrinterConnecting the Power Cord Power ConnectionConnecting the Printer to Your Host Printer to HostLoading the Ribbon Thermal Transfer Media onlyRibbon Core Notch Location Ribbon Loading Loading Media Open Printhead ModuleMedia Spindle and Retainer Disk Users Guide Loading Media when Peel and Present Option is Installed Loading Media Peal and PresentLoading Media When Cutter is Equipped Loading Media CutterSwitch, Indicators and Connections Device name Function UsageLabel Sensor Calibration Procedure Users Guide Self Test Pattern for Ppla Self Test Sample Ppla EmulationSelf Test Pattern for Pplb Self Test Sample Pplb EmulationResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings Entering into HEX Print modeCommand Set for the Ppla System Setting CommandsCommand Description Parameter Factory default Interaction Commands Command Description Response ContentsSystem Level Commands Description Remarks STXDxxxxxxxFormatting Commands Description DwhEditing Commands Format Description Object Table Object String DescriptionFont Downloading Commands Command DescriptionCommand Set for the Pplb Command Description ParameterLEx,y,hlen,vlen D0,euro Driver Installation Printer DriverUsers Guide How to Use the Driver Parameter settingDetails Tab Print to the following port Orientation Media choice Device Options Troubleshooting and Maintenance TroubleshootingHost and Data related errors Possible Problems Solutions Problem SolutionsBlank or Extra lines in the label Recovery Print Quality Problem SolutionsPreventive Maintenance Cleaning the Thermal Printhead TPHCleaning the Platen Roller Platen RollerCleaning the Paper Compartment Cleaning the paper sensorAppendix a Printer Specifications SpecificationPrinter Programming Language A, Ppla Specification Printer Programming Language B, Pplb SpecificationFonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Optional Accessories Pin Configuration IntroductionSerial Connection with hostThree Wire connection Serial port Set-up ParametersParallel Centronics Auto PollingAppendix C Ascii Table Fonts 0 to 8 have single symbol set Internal FontsUsers Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Courier Font Set Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for Pplb Emulation Symbol Set Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide AMT Datasouth Corp

400 specifications

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