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Cleaning the Drive Roller

The Drive Roller should be cleaned during every Ribbon change or after every 250 prints. This helps to prevent jams and maintain uninterrupted service. Also perform this procedure if the Roller is noticeably dirty.

Use the following steps to clean the Roller:

Step

Procedure

 

 

1

Leave the power ON and open the Printer’s Top Cover by gently grasping the

 

front sides of the Cover and lifting upward. (Note: The Cover will tilt open from

 

front-to-back.)

 

 

2

a. Open the Printhead Assembly by gently pulling up on the assembly’s

 

Release Tab and lifting upward.

 

b. Allow the assembly to swing completely open.

 

 

3

Remove the Ribbon and locate the Drive Roller.

 

 

4

a. Use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft, lint-free cloth

 

slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to wipe the Roller clean.

 

b. Press the On/Cancel and on-line buttons to move the Roller back and forth

 

while cleaning.

 

 

5

After the Roller is clean and completely dry, re-install the Ribbon and close the

 

Printhead Assembly and Top Cover.

 

 

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FARGO electronic M10, C10 service manual Cleaning the Drive Roller