Chapter 4 Handling

Removing Jammed Paper

Do not touch the thermal head (See"Cleaning the Thermal Head" on page 63.) because it can be very hot after printing.

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Turn off the printer and press the cover open lever to open the roll paper cover.

Remove the jammed paper, reinstall the roll, and close the roll paper cover.

Cleaning the Thermal Head

Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to maintain receipt print quality.

After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Do not touch it and let it cool before you clean it. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your fingers or any

CAUTION hard object.

Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Clean the thermal elements of the thermal head with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol or IPA).

 

 

 

 

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Epson T70 specifications Removing Jammed Paper, Cleaning the Thermal Head