78Routine Maintenance Lubrication

Lubrication

No lubrication is needed for this printer.

Caution • Some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish and the mechanical parts if used on this printer.

Cleaning 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 13 shows the recommended cleaning schedule.

 

 

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Table 13 • 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

These intervals are intended as guidelines only.

Media path

Solvent*

You may have to clean more often, depending

 

 

upon your application and media.

Ribbon path

Solvent*

 

 

 

 

Pinch roller. (part of Peel-Off option)

Solvent*

 

 

 

 

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) or a solution of 90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water)

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.

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S4M User Guide

10/21/05