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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance

Maintenance

Follow the instructions in this section to keep your machine operating at optimum efficiency. Dusty
environments may require shorter intervals between cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Cleaning the outside of the machine

Wipe off dirt and dust on the surface (outside) of the printer with a dry soft cloth. Use a moistened
cloth to clean persistent dirt and stains.
Caution
Do not use volatile solvents or chemicals such as benzene, thinner and alcohol.
Doing so may deform or damage the case or surface of the printer.

Cleaning the cutter blade

You may need to clean the cutter blade if the printed labels are not cut properly, or have difficulty
exiting the machine.
1Turn off the power with the ON/OFF
button and disconnect the machine
from the power.
2Press the Open Cover button to open
the cover of the printer.
3Remove the tape cassette.
4Clean the cutter blade with a cotton
bud.
Warning
Do not touch the cutter blade.
Cotton
bud
Cutter blade
Metal part