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Cleaning the sensors – Formax ColorMaxLP Operator Manual User Manual

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Printer Maintenance

Formax

Cleaning the Sensors

Always keep the media path clean as accumulated dust can affect printing.

1.

Open the clamshell

to its highest position.

2. Turn off power to the printer. See

Printing Borderless (Full-Bleed) Labels

on page 32.

3. Vacuum any dust or debris from the sensors.

Use the rollers to help you locate the sensors as shown in

Figure 5

.

4. Clean ink from the TOF sensor if the sensor appears dull

a Fold a lint-free cloth to form a tip and lightly moisten with de-ionized water.

Insert it in the opening to clean the TOF sensor.

b Repeat with a clean part of the cloth if necessary.
c

Let the sensor dry before continuing.

5. Vacuum any paper dust or debris from the print zone.

Figure 5

Location of sensors

6.

Close the Clamshell

.

TOF sensor behind the first roller

Transmissive and reflective sensors
behind the second roller

first roller

second roller