Zebra Technologies ZM600, RZ400, RZ600, ZM400 Cleaning Schedule and Procedures, Clean the Exterior, Area, Table, Method, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Interval, Air blow, Air blow

Routine Maintenance 101

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Important • Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on this printer.

Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Table 13 shows the recommended cleaning schedule. These intervals are intended as guidelines only. You may have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.

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Table 13 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Area	Method	Interval
Printhead	Solvent*	Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of
		media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).
Platen roller	Solvent*
		Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of
Media sensors	Air blow
		ribbon or three rolls of media.
Ribbon sensor	Air blow
Media path	Solvent*
Ribbon path	Solvent*
Pinch roller (part of Peel-Off option)	Solvent*
Tear-off/peel-off bar	Solvent*	Once a month.
Take-label sensor	Air blow	Once every six months.

*Zebra recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).

Clean the Exterior

You may clean the exterior surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of a mild detergent, if necessary. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

1/11/11 Z Series®/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-003