Color profile: Disabled

Composite Default screen

Care & Adjustments

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 the Z Series™ printer.

Table 1 provides a recommended cleaning schedule. Cleaning Swabs saturated with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol are available from your Zebra distributor as a Preventive Maintenance Kit (part # 01429).

 

AREA

METHOD

INTERVAL

See Figure 10 for parts callouts.

 

After every roll of media (or

 

 

 

500 feet of fanfold media)

Printhead (q)

Alcohol

when printing in the direct

 

 

 

 

 

 

Platen Roller (r)

Alcohol

thermal mode.

 

 

 

 

Media Sensor (o)

Air Blow

After every roll of ribbon

 

 

 

Media Path (See Figure 3 or 4)

Alcohol

when printing in the

thermal transfer mode.

 

 

 

Ribbon Sensor (k)

Air Blow

 

 

 

 

 

Ribbon Path (See Figure 5)

Alcohol

 

 

 

 

 

Cutter

Dust build-up

Air Blow

After every two to three

Assembly

 

 

rolls of media.

 

Adhesive build-up

Citrus-Based

After every roll of media or

 

 

Cleaner

more often depending upon

 

 

such as

your application and the

 

 

Goo-Gone®

type of media being cut.

Tear-Off/Peel-Off Bar

Alcohol

Once per month.

 

 

 

 

Peel Blade

 

Alcohol

After every roll of media or

 

 

 

more often depending upon

 

 

 

your application and media.

 

 

 

 

Label Available Sensor (z)

Air Blow

Once per six months.

(See Fig. 17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 1. Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Cleaning the Exterior

The exterior of the Z Series™ printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If neces- sary, a mild detergent or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly.

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