Cleaning and basic maintenance
8 Cleaning and basic maintenance
DANGER!
Risk of death via electric shock!
⇒Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work.
8.1General cleaning
When: as necessary.
CAUTION!
Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the printer!
⇒Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer surfaces or assemblies.
⇒Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
⇒Clean outer surfaces with an
8.2Cleaning the print roller
When: each time the label roll is changed or when the print image and label transport are adversely affected.
1.Turn lever (4, Fig. 10) counterclockwise to lift the printhead.
2.Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.
3.Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.
4.If the roller appears damaged, replace it.
8.3Cleaning the printhead
When:
•direct thermal printing: each time the label roll is changed
•thermal transfer printing: each time the transfer ribbon is changed or when the print image is adversely affected
Substances may accumulate on the printhead during printing and adversely affect printing, e.g. differ- ences in contrast or vertical stripes.
CAUTION!
Printhead can be damaged!
⇒Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead.
⇒Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead.
1.Turn lever (4, Fig. 10) counterclockwise to lift the printhead.
2.Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.
3.Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol.
4.Allow printhead to dry for
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