4. MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH VERSION
4.1 Cleaning
4. MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
1.Be sure to disconnect the power cord before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may cause an electric shock.
2.To avoid injury, be careful not to pinch your fingers while opening or closing the cover and print head block.
3.The print head becomes hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before performing any maintenance.
4.Do not pour water directly onto the printer.
This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance.
To ensure the continuous high quality operation of the printer, refer to the following table and perform a regular maintenance routine.
Cleaning cycle | Frequency |
High throughput | Every day |
Every ribbon roll or media roll | Once |
4.1 Cleaning
4.1.1Print Head/Platen/ Sensors
CAUTION!
1.Do not use any volatile solvent including thinner and benzene, as this may cause discoloration to the cover, print failure, or breakdown of the printer.
2.Do not touch the Print Head Element with bare hands, as static may damage the Print Head.
3.Be sure to use a Print Head Cleaner. Failure to do this may shorten the Print Head life.
NOTE:
A Print Head Cleaner (P/No. 24089500013) is available from your authorised TOSHIBA TEC service representative.
To maintain the printer performance and print quality, please clean the printer regularly, or whenever the media or ribbon is replaced.
1.Turn off the power and unplug the printer.
2.Press the Top Cover Release Button and gently open the Top Cover to its full open position.
3.Remove the ribbon and media from the printer.
4.Clean the Print Head Element with a Print Head Cleaner, or a cotton swab or soft cloth slightly moistened with absolute ethyl alcohol.
Print Head
Cleaner
Print Head
Element
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