Ricoh VT1730 manual Clean the thermal head as follows

Thermal Head DAILY MAINTENANCE

4.While pushing out the platen roller release levers (located on both sides of the feed roller), grip both ends of the feed roller and lift it straight up.

5.Clean the thermal head as follows:

(1)Wipe the surface of the thermal head with a damp cloth.

(2)Clean the surface of the thermal head several times using the cleaner pen with cleaning solution. (The cleaner pen is stored in the carton box as an accessory.)

(3)Dry the surface of thermal head with a clean dry cloth.

~Make sure to put the cap back onto the cleaning solution bottle.

~Replace the felt of the cleaner pen if it becomes dirty.

6.Grip the platen roller release levers, and put the feed roller back in its original position. While pushing

the right platen roller release lever strongly until it is set completely, set the platen roller release levers in its original position.

7.Place the master roll back in its original position. See page 6.

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