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Appendixes
Specifications and Care
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Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer.
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The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in the table below. See the following pages for specific procedures.
Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra Technologies is not responsible for damage caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.
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Printhead
Platen roller
Transmissive sensor
Black mark sensor
Media path
Ribbon sensor
Label available sensors
Snap plate
Cutter
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Solvent*†
Solvent*
Air blow
Air blow
Solvent*
Air blow
Air blow
Solvent*
Solvent*
Solvent*
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Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of labels or 500 ft. or 150 m of fanfold labels.
Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll (1500 ft.or 450 m) of ribbon.
Monthly
As needed
* Zebra recommends using 90% isopropyl alcohol.
†For 600 dpi printers, use Zebra’s
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