Toshiba B-870 SERIES, EM1-33039EE owner manual General Maintenance, Cleaning

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11. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

EM1-33039E

11.1 CLEANING

11. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

1.Be cafeful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot.

2.Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.

3.Do not touch moving parts. To reduce the risk that fingers, jewelry, clothing, etc., be drawn into the moving parts, push the switch in the “OFF” position to stop movement.

4.To avoid injury, be careful not to catch or jam your fingers while opening or closing the cover.

11.1CLEANING

WARNING!

1.Be sure to disconnect the power cord prior to performing any maintenance.

2.Do not use any tool that may damage the print head.

3.DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer.

To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer it should be regularly cleaned. The greater the usage of the printer, the more frequent the cleaning. (i.e. low usage=weekly : high usage=daily).

1.Turn the power off.

2.Open the top cover and right side cover.

3.Turn the head lever to raise the print head.

4.Remove the ribbon and media.

5.Clean the element of print head with print head cleaner.

6.Clean the platen with an alcohol moistened cloth.

Print Head

Element

Print Head

Platen

Print Head Cleaner (24089500013)

Element

Fig. 11-1

 

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Contents Series Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark Meanings of Each Symbol Safety SummaryPrecautions Table of Contents Applicable Model AccessoriesIntroduction Printer SpecificationsOption Auto Ribbon Saving ModeRibbon MediaOperation Panel OverviewFRONT/REAR View Turn the Power OFF before Switching Functions DIP Switch FunctionsInterface Cables SET UP ProcedureSetting UP the Printer Requirements for OperationHolder Stand Installation Installation ProcedureConnecting the Power Cord and Cables Head Lever Position Loading the RibbonStep Loading the Media Do not Move the Media Guides using the screwLoading the Media An easy way to set the black mark sensor position Setting the feed gap sensor positionCutter Module Media Outlet Loading the Media STI-FL/4A Inserting the Optional Flash Memory CardCARE/HANDLING of the Media and Ribbon Cleaning General MaintenanceWhite Screw Stud Ribbon End Sensor Plate Pinch Roller Lever Covers and Panels Under the Media GuidesRemoving Jammed Media Cleaning the strip unit Cleaning the Cutter UnitThreshold setting procedure Threshold Setting11-7 Error Message Problem Solution TroubleshootingExcess Head Problem Solution

B-870 SERIES, EM1-33039E, EM1-33039EE specifications

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