Zebra Technologies Z4Mplus - Manual (Page 118)

Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Procedures 110
13163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06
Clean the Cutter Module
If the cutter is not cutting the labels cleanly or if it jams with labels, clean the cutter.
To clean the cutter module, complete these steps:
1. Turn the printer Off ( O ), and unplug the printer from its power source.
2.
Remove the cutter shield by removing the cutter shield thumbscrew and lock washer.
3. See Figure 35 . Using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362) or a solution of
90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water and swab, wipe along the upper cutting surface.
Allow the solvent to evaporate.
Figure 35 • Cleaning the Cutter Module
4. To expose the V-shaped cutter blade, turn the cutter motor thumbscrew counterclockwise
to lower the blade.
5. Using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362) or a solution of 90%
Isopropyl and 10% deionized water and swab, wipe along the cutter blade. Allow the
solvent to evaporate.
Caution • For personnel safety, always power off and unplug the printer before performing
this procedure.
Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.
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Cutter shield
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Cutter shield thumbscrew and lock washer
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Upper cutting surface
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Cutter blade
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Cutter motor thumbscrew
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