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Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer. The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 13. See the following pages for specific procedures.

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume printing.

Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.

Table 13 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule

Area

Method

Interval

 

 

 

Printhead

Solvent*

Perform these procedures at the following times:

 

 

• When CLEAN HEAD NOW appears.

Platen roller

Solvent*

 

 

• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of

Transmissive (media) sensor

Air blow†

labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.

Black mark sensor

Air blow†

• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll

Media path

Solvent*

(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.

 

 

 

Ribbon sensor

Air blow

 

 

 

 

Label-available sensors

Air blow

Every 6 months, or as needed

 

 

 

Tear-off/peel-off bar

Solvent*

 

 

 

 

Snap plate

Solvent*

As needed

 

 

 

Cutter

Solvent*

 

 

 

 

*Zebra recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).

† If using canned air, it is recommended that you turn off the printer before cleaning.

Clean the Exterior

Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner sparingly, as needed.

Caution • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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