Zebra Technologies 79695L-002 1.Open the printhead assembly, 2.Remove the media and ribbon, To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:

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Cleaning Procedures

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.

Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching the metal printer frame or by using an antistatic wriststrap and mat.

To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:1.Open the printhead assembly.2.Remove the media and ribbon.

3.Using the swab from the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362), wipe along the brown strip on the printhead assembly from end to end. In place of the Preventive Maintenance Kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%). Allow the solvent to evaporate.

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