Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual Cleaning Procedures, Clean the Exterior, Clean the Interior

Routine Care and Adjustments

Cleaning Procedures

Cleaning Procedures

Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Table 11 shows a recommended cleaning schedule.

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Table 11 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Area Method Interval

Printhead	Solvent*
Platen roller	Solvent*
Media sensors	Air blow
Ribbon sensor	Air blow
Media path	Solvent*
Ribbon path	Solvent*
Pinch roller. (Optional peel-off option	Solvent*
required. Refer to Clean the Peel-Off
Assembly on page 81.)

Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).

Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of ribbon or three rolls of media.

These intervals are intended as guidelines only. You may have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.

Cutter	If cutting continuous,	Solvent*	After every roll of media (or more often,
Module	pressure-sensitive media		depending upon your application and media).
	If cutting tag stock or label	Solvent* and	After every two or three rolls of media.
	liner material	air blow
Tear-off/peel-off bar		Solvent*	Once a month.
Take label sensor		Air blow	Once every six months.

*Zebra recommends using the Preventive Maintenance Kit, Part Number 47362 or a solution of 90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water)

Note • Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus printer.

Clean the Exterior

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

Clean the Interior

Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush or vacuum cleaner.

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