Preventive Maintenance

Overview

This section contains preventive maintenance information for the Zebra S-Series Printer. These procedures may be performed by the operator.

Cleaning

Exterior Surfaces

The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned as required by using a lint free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or sol- vents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly.

Interior

Remove any accumulated dirt/lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. This area should be inspected after every four rolls of media.

AREA

METHOD

INTERVAL

 

 

 

Printhead

Isopropyl alcohol

After every roll of media (or 500

 

 

ft. of fanfold media) when print-

Platen Roller

Isopropyl alcohol

ing direct thermal or after every

 

 

Upper and Lower

Air blow

roll of ribbon when printing in

Media Sensors

 

thermal transfer mode.

Media Path

Isopropyl alcohol

 

 

 

 

Ribbon Sensor

Air blow

 

 

 

 

Peel/Tear Bar

Isopropyl alcohol

As needed.

 

 

 

Label Available Sensor

Air blow

Monthly.

 

 

 

Cutter Module

Isopropyl alcohol and/or air blow

As needed.

 

 

 

Table 6.1 Cleaning Schedule

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