Thermal printhead cleaning, Printhead and print line area – models ti5 and tg5 – IBM TM7 User Manual
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Thermal Printhead Cleaning
The thermal printhead can be cleaned whenever print quality deteriorates.
1. Open the paper cover.
2. Using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol, gently wipe the printhead
several times on its print line and on the surrounding area. See Figure 25.
3. Wipe off any residual alcohol with a dry swab.
If print quality does not improve after cleaning the thermal printhead, call for
service.
Thermal Print Line
Detailed View of Thermal Printhead
Paper Cover
Figure 25. Printhead and Print Line Area – Models TI5 and TG5
updated March 18, 2002
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