Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual Routine Care and Adjustments

Routine Care and Adjustments

Cleaning Procedures

To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:

1.Refer to Figure 34. Open the printhead assembly.

Caution • Ensure that the printhead is fully open and engaged in the up position. If the printhead is not latched in the up position, it could fall on your hand during the procedure.

2.Remove the media and ribbon.

3.Use the Preventive Maintenance Kit (Zebra part number 47362) or a solution of

90% Isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water and swab. Wipe along the print elements from end to end. The print elements are on the brown strip just behind the chrome strip on the printhead. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

4.Manually rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent and a pad.

5.Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the media and ribbon paths.

6.Reload media or ribbon, and close the printhead assembly.

Note • If performing this procedure does not improve print quality, try cleaning the printhead with Save-A-Printheadcleaning film. This specially coated material removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra reseller for more information.

78 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004