Toshiba B-SX6T Series Maintenance, Cleaning, Print Head/Platen, When the Cutter Module is fitted

4. MAINTENANCE

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33056

4.1 Cleaning

4. MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

1.Be sure to disconnect the power cord before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may cause an electric shock.

2.To avoid injury, be careful not to pinch your fingers while opening or closing the cover and print head block.

3.The print head becomes hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before performing any maintenance.

4.Do not pour water directly onto the printer.

This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance.

To ensure the continuous high quality operation of the printer, refer to the following table and perform a regular maintenance routine.

Cleaning cycle	Frequency
High throughput	Every day
Every ribbon roll or media roll	Once

4.1 Cleaning

4.1.1 Print Head/Platen

CAUTION!

1.Do not use any volatile solvent including thinner and benzene, as this may cause discoloration to the cover, print failure, or breakdown of the printer.

2.Do not touch the Print Head Element with bare hands, as static may damage the Print Head.

3.Be sure to use a Print Head Cleaner. Failure to do this may shorten the Print Head life.

To maintain the printer performance and print quality, please clean the printer regularly, or whenever the media or ribbon is replaced.

1.Turn off the power and unplug the printer.

2.Set the Head Lever to the “OPEN” position.

3.Open the Top Cover and Right Side Cover.

4.Open the Head Lock Plate.

5.Remove the ribbon and media from the printer.

6.Clean the Print Head Element with a Print Head Cleaner, or a cotton swab or soft cloth slightly moistened with absolute ethyl alcohol.

Print Head

Cleaner

Print Head

Element

NOTE:

1.A Print Head Cleaner (P/No. 24089500013) is available from your authorised TOSHIBA TEC service representative.

2.When an optional Cutter Module is fitted, clean the print head using the Print Head Cleaner supplied with the Cutter Module, as the picture shows.

When the Cutter Module is fitted.

Print Head Cleaner (Supplied with the optional Cutter Module)

Cutter Module

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