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Cleaning procedures, Clean the exterior, Clean the interior – Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus User Manual

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Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide

13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004

Routine Care and Adjustments

Cleaning Procedures

Cleaning Procedures

Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages.

Table 11

shows a

recommended cleaning schedule.

.

Clean the Exterior

The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent or desktop cleaner may be
used sparingly.

Clean the Interior

Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush
or vacuum cleaner.

Table 11 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Area

Method

Interval

Printhead

Solvent*

Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of media
(or 500 feet of fanfold media).
Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of
ribbon or three rolls of media.
These intervals are intended as guidelines only.
You may have to clean more often, depending
upon your application and media.

Platen roller

Solvent*

Media sensors

Air blow

Ribbon sensor

Air blow

Media path

Solvent*

Ribbon path

Solvent*

Pinch roller. (Optional peel-off option
required. Refer to

Clean the Peel-Off

Assembly on page 81

.)

Solvent*

Cutter
Module

If cutting continuous,
pressure-sensitive media

Solvent*

After every roll of media (or more often,
depending upon your application and media).

If cutting tag stock or label
liner material

Solvent* and
air blow

After every two or three rolls of media.

Tear-off/peel-off bar

Solvent*

Once a month.

Take label sensor

Air blow

Once every six months.

* Zebra recommends using the Preventive Maintenance Kit, Part Number 47362 or a solution of 90%
Isopropyl and 10% deionized water)

Note •

Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by the use

of cleaning fluids on the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus printer.