Paxar 9800 Series R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E, E a r i n g L a b e l J a m s, E a n i n g

C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 9

This chapter tells you how to

clear label jams and clean the printhead and platen roller

replace a printhead

adjust print contrast.

CAUTION

Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead. This may damage the printer and require a service charge.

C l e a r i n g L a b e l J a m s

When you are printing and a jam occurs, the Fault light on the printer’s front panel blinks. To clear the jam:

1.Turn off the printer and open the cover and printhead assembly.

2.If necessary, remove the label roll and ribbon.

3.Remove the jammed labels and reload the label roll.

4.Close the printhead assembly and turn on the printer.

5.Press Feed/Cut to position the supply under the printhead.

C l e a n i n g

The rate and frequency at which you print determines how often you must clean the printer. You may need to clean the printhead, sensor, and platen roller:

if there is any adhesive build-up in the supply path.

after printing approximately 3 rolls of thermal transfer/thermal direct/linerless supplies or after each ribbon.

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