Routine Maintenance 113

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.

Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching the metal printer frame or by using an antistatic wriststrap and mat.

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

1.Raise the media door.

2.Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.

Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) upward to release the print mechanism (2).

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3.Remove the ribbon (if used) and the media.

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