Never use any sharp objects on printer mechanism as it could damage the print head and platen. Use only the supplied cleaning pen or a cotton swab
saturated with alcohol for cleaning. Always turn the printer off prior to any cleaning operation.
Cleaning the print head:
•Open the printer. Press the “Open” button on the front of the unit and swing the print head open.
•Use the alcohol and cotton swabs supplied in the Cleaning Kit to clean the surface of the print head, the platen (print roller), the peeler bar and the peeler roller.
Cleaning the platen (print roller):
Applies to printers configured for linered media only
•Open the printer. Press the “Open” button on the front of the unit and swing the print head open.
•Use the cleaning pen or a cotton swab saturated with alcohol to clean the platen. Rotate it to expose the entire surface.
Cleaning the peeler roller:
Applies only to units with label peeler option
•Saturate a cotton swab with alcohol. Gently clean the ridges of peeler roller with swab to remove label adhesive residue. Rotate the peeler roller as needed.
Cleaning Sensors
Bar/Gap Sensor:
•The Bar/Gap sensor is located in the right side of the media compartment behind the platen. Blow out any dust deposits carefully, then finish cleaning with a swab saturated in alcohol.
Label Presence Sensor:
•The label presence sensors are located on the out- side of the print head. Remove any material blocking the lenses, blow out any dust deposits carefully, then finish cleaning with a swab saturated in alcohol.
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