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Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller

3.Using the swab from the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number PCK-4), wipe along the brown strip on the printhead assembly from end to end. In place of the Preventive Maintenance Kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%). Allow the solvent to evaporate.

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1Swab

2Platen roller

3Printhead print elements

4Printhead-open lever

4.While manually rotating the platen roller, clean it thoroughly with the swab. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

5.Reload the media and the ribbon (if required).

6.Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open lever (2) clockwise until it locks into place.

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