Routine Maintenance

Cleaning Schedule

Cleaning Schedule

The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 10. See the following pages for specific procedures.

Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.

Table 10 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule

Area

Method

Interval

Printhead

Solvent*†

 

 

Platen roller

Solvent*

 

 

Transmissive (media) sensor

Air blow

Perform these procedures at the following times:

• When CLEAN HEAD NOW appears.

•Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.

Media path

Solvent*

• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll

Ribbon sensor

Air blow

(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.

 

 

 

Label-available sensors

Air blow

Monthly

 

 

 

Tear-off bar

Solvent*

 

 

 

 

Snap plate

Solvent*

As needed

*Use Zebra’s Preventative Maintenance kit, part number 47362, or a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water.

Clean Exterior

Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner sparingly, as needed.

Caution • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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