Zebra Technologies R-140 - Manual (Page 78)

Routine Care and Adjustment
Cleaning
The following table provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning
procedures are provided on the following pages.
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent*
Direct thermal print mode:
After every roll of media (or
500’/152 m of fanfold media).
Thermal transfer print mode:
After every roll of ribbon.
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive sensor Air blow
Black mark sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Label available sensors Air blow Monthly
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*
As needed Snap plate Solvent*
Cutter Solvent*
* Zebra recommends using a solvent containing 90% isopropyl alcohol.
CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra
Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for
any other fluids being used on this printer.
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