Datamax-O'Neil A-Class Mark II Operator’s Manual - Manual (Page 100)

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5.6 Maintenance Schedule
This section details the recommended maintenance supplies, schedules, and methods.
Supplies
The following items will help safely and effectively clean the printer:
Isopropyl alcohol
Cotton swabs
A clean, lint-free cloth
Soft-bristle brush
Soapy water and a mild detergent
Compressed air
Printhead Cleaning Cards or Cleaning Film
Schedule
The following table details the recommended cleaning schedules for various printer parts.
For your safety and to avoid damaging the printer, turn OFF and unplug the printer
before cleaning. Always take proper precautions when using isopropyl alcohol, a
flammable liquid.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Area / Item(s) Cleaning Interval * Method / Supplies
Exterior
Surfaces
As needed, based on a weekly
visual inspection.
Mild detergent; see Section 5.6.5.
Media Path /
Media Sensor /
Peel Bar
As needed, based on a weekly
visual inspection.
Compressed air or a soft brush and
isopropyl alcohol, as needed; see Section
5.6.4.
Peel Assembly After each roll of labels, after
each roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol; see Section 5.6.3.
Printhead
• Thermal transfer media –
after each roll of ribbon.
• Direct thermal media – after
each roll of media, or as
needed.
Cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol and, if necessary, Cleaning Cards
or Film; see Section 5.6.1.
Rollers
After each roll of labels, after
each roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol; see Section 5.6.2.
* Whichever interval occurs first.