05/08 Rev. AB | OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK | Care & Maintenance |
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Cleaning the Printhead
CAUTION! - The printhead is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage the printhead or reduce its life. Ground yourself by touching a metal surface, such as the printer’s metal base, before cleaning the printhead.
Do not use sharp objects to clean the printhead!
You may need to clean the printhead when you see voids or streaks in the printing or notice uneven printing.
1.Turn off the printer.
2.Open the printhead pressure lever. The printhead lifts upwards.
3.Remove the material and ribbon.
Cleaning with the cleaning pen (order part number 114226):
4.Applying light pressure, go over the printhead (1) a few times with the cleaning pen (Fig. 1).
Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol:
Use isopropyl alcohol if you do not have a cleaning pen.
Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the printhead clean.
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