Paxar 656 / 636 user manual Print Head Cleaning, Supplies, Procedure

Print Head Cleaning

CAUTION: TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE PRINTER BEFORE

STARTING ANY CLEANING.

NEVER REMOVE THE HEAD FROM THE PRINTER EXCEPT FOR

REPLACEMENT.

The Anti-static wrist strap (which must contact the skin and be tight) and anti-static gloves must be worn at all times when handling a print head to avoid damaging the print head.

Supplies:

-Always use clean supplies when cleaning the head.

-Never use anything abrasive to the head.

-NEVER use anything metallic on or near the printhead.

-Alcohol and a cotton swab are the recommended items to use when cleaning the printhead.

RECOMMEND PAXAR "MASTER CLEANING KIT" # 921338

Procedure:

-The Printhead should be cleaned every two to four hours of continuous usage. A good cleaning of the print head after eight to twelve hours of continuous usage should be done. This cleaning must be done with the print head in the printer.

-Apply a liberal amount of alcohol to a swab.

-Rub the swab across the print line of the printhead to remove the build-up.

-The platen roller and feed rollers should also be cleaned with alcohol to remove ink and card dust build-up.

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