Zebra Technologies 79695L-002 Cleaning Schedule and Procedures, Clean the Exterior, Area, Table, Method, Cutter, module, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent

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Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Important • Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on this printer.

Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Table 15 shows the recommended cleaning schedule. These intervals are intended as guidelines only. You may have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.

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	Table 15 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Area		Method	Interval
Printhead		Solvent*	Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of
			media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).
Platen roller		Solvent*
			Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of
Media sensors		Air blow
			ribbon or three rolls of media.
Ribbon sensor		Air blow
Media path		Solvent*
Ribbon path		Solvent*
Pinch roller (part of Peel-Off option)		Solvent*
Cutter	If cutting continuous,	Solvent*	After every roll of media (or more often,
module	pressure-sensitive media		depending upon your application and media).
	If cutting tag stock or label	Solvent* and	After every two or three rolls of media.
	liner material	air blow
Tear-off/peel-off bar		Solvent*	Once a month.
Take-label sensor		Air blow	Once every six months.

*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%).

Clean the Exterior

You may clean the exterior surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of a mild detergent, if necessary. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

6/6/08 Z Series®/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-002 Rev. A