Pitney Bowes J693 manual Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval

5.5Cleaning Schedule

A clean printer operates efficiently. The following list of cleaning items and table below provides the recommended schedule and technique for cleaning the various parts of your printer safely and effectively.

∙Isopropyl alcohol

∙Cotton swabs

∙A clean, lint-free cloth

∙Soft-bristle brush

∙Soapy water/mild detergent

∙Compressed air

For your continued safety and to avoid damage, always turn ‘Off’ and unplug the printer before cleaning.

Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid; always take proper CAUTION precautions when using this solvent.

Recommended Cleaning Schedule

	Area	Method	Interval
	Printhead	Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl	Clean after
		alcohol, clean the printhead from end to end,	each roll or
		removing all build-up. See Section 5.5.1.	box of labels,
			or after each
		WARNING! Before cleaning, allow the
			roll of ribbon.
		printhead to cool.
	Platen	Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl	Clean after
	Roller	alcohol, rotate the platen and remove all build-	each roll or
		up. See Section 5.5.2.	box of labels,
			or after each
			roll of ribbon.
	Media	Compressed air / soft-bristle brush and isopropyl	As needed,
	Path / Tear	alcohol. Remove all build-up along the path that	based on a
	Plate	the ribbon and paper follow through the printer.	weekly visual
			inspection.
	Media	Compressed air, isopropyl alcohol if needed.	Monthly or as
	Sensor	Remove all build-up.	needed.
	Interior	Soft-brush or compressed air. Remove all build-	As needed.
		up. See Section 5.5.3.
	Exterior	Mild detergent. Remove all build-up. See	As needed.
		Section 5.5.3.
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