Maintenance and Adjustments, Cleaning Intervals

Maintenance and Adjustments

The following table outlines the recommended maintenance schedule for the various printer parts.

Area	Method	Interval
Printhead	Turn off the printer before cleaning the	After every roll of media.
	printhead. Use solvent* on a cotton swab to
	clean the printhead from end to end.
Platen Roller	Turn the power off. Remove the platen roller	After every roll of media.
	and clean it thoroughly with solvent* and a
	cotton swab.
Peel-Off	Rotate the peel-off rollers and clean it	After every roll of media.
Rollers	thoroughly with solvent* and a cotton swab.
Media Path	Solvent*	After every roll of media.
Peel/Tear Bar	Solvent*	As needed
Media Sensor	Compressed Air	Monthly
Exterior	Mild detergent or desktop cleaner.	As needed
Interior	Brush or vacuum	As needed.

* It is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used.

Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent, always take the proper precautions when using this substance.