Cleaning the PB42
Printer Part | Cleaning Method | Cleaning Interval |
Printhead | Use 70% isopropyl alcohol | After every five rolls |
| on a cotton swab to clean the | of media or more |
| print elements from end to | often if necessary. |
| end. |
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Platen roller | Rotate the platen roller and | After every five rolls |
| clean it thoroughly with 70% | of media or more |
| isopropyl alcohol on a cotton | often if necessary. |
| swab. |
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Paper sensor | Clean thoroughly with 70% | After every five rolls |
| isopropyl alcohol and a | of media or more |
| cotton swab. | often if necessary. |
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Tear bar | Clean thoroughly with 70% | As needed. |
| isopropyl alcohol and a |
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| cotton swab. |
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Exterior | Clean with a water- | As needed. |
| dampened cloth. |
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Interior | Brush or air blow. Make sure | After every five rolls |
| the paper sensor is free of | of media or more |
| dust. | often if necessary. |
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