
Preventive Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid possible personal injury or damage
to the printer, never insert any pointed or sharp objects into the printer.
Cleaning
CAUTION.- Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by any other cleaning materials used on this printer.
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| Use 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton |
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| swab to clean the print elements from |
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| end to end (the print elements are |
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Printhead | located in the thin gray line on the |
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printhead). Note: You do not have to |
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(Figure 1) | turn off the printer to do this. |
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| If print quality has not improved after |
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| performing this procedure, try cleaning |
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| the printhead with | After every five | |
| cleaning film. This specially coated | rolls of media or | |
| material removes contamination | three ribbon | |
| buildup without damaging the | cartridges (or | |
| printhead. Call your authorized Zebra | more often, if | |
| reseller for more information. | needed) | |
| With the printer turned off, rotate the |
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Platen Roller | platen roller and clean it thoroughly |
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(Figure 1) | with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a |
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| cotton swab or |
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| With the printer power turned off and |
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Head open | battery removed, press down on the |
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top of the printhead. Then, clean the |
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sensor plate |
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area beneath the screw with 70% |
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(Figure 27) |
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isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab. |
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| Caution: Do not turn the screw. |
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Peel bar | Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl |
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(Figure 1) | alcohol and a cotton swab. |
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Tear bar | Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl | As needed | |
(Figure 8) | alcohol and a cotton swab. | ||
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Exterior |
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Interior | Brush/air blow |
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