Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance

CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS

Supplies Needed: PTR-CLN printer cleaning kit

Includes: 4 oz. (116 ml) bottle cleaning solution with MSDS, cleaning pens, 100 swabs, 12 alcohol wipes and instructions

Cleaning the Print Head and Platen

1.Turn the printer OFF and remove the power cable.

2.Open the Top Access and Side Access doors.

3.Open the Print Head by pushing the Head Latch toward the rear of the printer. The Print Head is spring-loaded and will automatically open as soon as the Head Latch is disengaged. Remove the ribbon.

4.Apply isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab.

5. The Print Head faces downward along the

front edge of the assembly. Pass the end ofPrint Head

the dampened swab along the entire width of the Print Head (you may need to move the ribbon out of the way to do this).

Platen

Head Latch

6.Check for any black coloring or adhesive on the swab after cleaning.

7.Repeat if necessary until the swab is clean after it is passed over the head.

8.The head should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon is changed and more often in harsh environments.

9.Apply isopropyl alcohol to one of the cotton swabs.

10.The Platen is the rubber roller directly below the Print Head. It should be cleaned of any ribbon or label residue.

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PTR3E specifications

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