Zebra 6300 Printer User’s Guide

Preventive Maintenance

Cleaning

CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated in Table 4. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.

Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in bar codes or graphics, may indicate a dirty printhead. For best results, perform the cleaning procedures in Table 4. For the location of these printer parts, refer to Figure 1 on page ii.

Table 4. Cleaning Schedule

 

Area

Method

Interval

 

 

Printhead

Note: You do not need to turn the printer off before cleaning

After every

 

 

 

the printhead. Use solvent* on a cotton swab to clean the

roll of media

 

 

 

print elements from end to end. (The print elements are the

(or 500 ft of

 

 

 

thin gray line on the printhead.)

fanfold

 

 

Platen Roller

With the power turned off, rotate the platen roller and clean

media).

 

 

 

it thoroughly with solvent* and a cotton swab.

 

 

 

Peel-Off Roller

Rotate the peel-off roller and clean it thoroughly with sol-

 

 

 

 

vent* and a cotton swab.

 

 

 

Media Path

Solvent*

 

 

 

Peel/Tear Bar

Solvent*

As needed.

 

 

Media Sensor

Air blow

Monthly.

 

 

Exterior

Mild detergent or desktop cleaner.

As needed.

 

 

Interior

Brush/vacuum cleaner

As needed.

 

* Zebra recommends using solvent containing 70% isopropyl alcohol.

Lubrication

CAUTION! No lubricating agents of any kind should be used on this printer! If used, some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish and the mechanical parts.

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