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5.6 Maintenance


The following list and table detail the recommended items, techniques, and schedules to
help you safely and effectively maintain the printer:

Isopropyl alcohol

Cotton swabs

A clean, lint-free cloth

Soft-bristle brush

Soapy water/mild detergent

Compressed air

Printhead Cleaning Cards or Printhead Cleaning Film

CAUTION

For your safety and to avoid damage, always turn OFF and unplug the

printer before cleaning. Also, take proper precautions when using isopropyl
alcohol – a flammable liquid.


Recommended Cleaning Schedule*

Area / Item(s)

Interval**

Method / Supplies

Printhead

Thermal transfer media – after each
roll of ribbon; and,


Direct thermal media – after each

roll of media, or as needed.

Isopropyl alcohol; and, if
necessary, Printhead Cleaning

Cards or Printhead Cleaning
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).

Media Path &

Media Sensor

As needed, based on a weekly visual

inspection.

Compressed air or a soft

brush. Isopropyl alcohol, as
needed.

Exterior Surfaces As needed.

Mild detergent (see Section

5.6.3).

Interior Surfaces As needed.

Soft-brush or compressed air.

Remove all buildup. See
Section 5.6.3.

*For optional equipment, refer to the documentation that accompanied the item(s).

**Whichever interval comes first.