Datamax 4212, 4406, 4604 Maintenance Schedule, Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval

5.3Maintenance Schedule

The following list and table detail the recommended items, techniques, and schedules to help you safely and effectively maintain the printer.

Isopropyl alcohol

Cotton swabs

A clean, lint-free cloth

Soft-bristle brush

Soapy water/mild detergent

Compressed air

CAUTION

For your safety and to avoid damaging the printer, turn ‘Off’ and unplug the printer before cleaning; and take proper precautions when using isopropyl alcohol, a flammable liquid.

Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Area	Method	Interval
Printhead	Using a cotton swab dampened with	Clean after each roll
	isopropyl alcohol, clean the printhead	or box of labels, or
	from end to end, removing all build-up.	after each roll of
	See Section 5.3.1.	ribbon.
Platen	Using a cotton swab dampened with	Clean after each roll
Roller	isopropyl alcohol, rotate the platen and	or box of labels, or
	remove all build-up. See Section 5.3.2.	after each roll of
		ribbon.
Media	Compressed air / soft-bristle brush and	As needed, based on
Path / Tear	isopropyl alcohol. Remove all build-up	a weekly visual
Plate	along the path that the ribbon and paper	inspection.
	follow through the printer.
Media	Compressed air. If needed, a swab	Monthly or as
Sensor	dampened with isopropyl alcohol.	needed.
	Remove all build-up.
Interior	Soft-brush or compressed air. Remove	As needed.
	all build-up. See Section 5.3.3.
Exterior	Mild detergent. Remove all build-up. See	As needed.
	Section 5.3.3.
Cutter	Refer to the documentation supplied with the option.
Scanner	Refer to the documentation supplied with the option.
80		I-Class