Datamax-O'Neil Performance series User Guide - Manual (Page 115)

135 Performance Series User’s Guide
5 Cleaning and Maintenance
Overview
To maintain good print quality and increase printhead life, proper cleaning should be
routinely performed using factory-approved cleaning supplies.
Caution: A contaminated printhead can cause premature printhead failure.
Caution: Failure to clean the printhead as detailed in this manual could void the
printhead manufacturer’s warranty.
Intervals
For direct thermal printing, the printhead should be cleaned whenever a roll of labels is
replaced or every 6,500 inches printed. For users printing via thermal transfer, the
printhead should be cleaned every time a roll of ribbon is replaced. For higher coverage
printing, printhead cleaning may need to be performed more frequently.
Supplies
Caution: Cleaning should only be performed using factory-approved and authorized
cleaning supplies. Any use of non-authorized cleaning supplies can void the
printhead and platen roller warranties.
• Cleaning Pens
• Cleaning Cards/Film
• Can of Compressed Air
• Clean, lint-free cloth
• Isopropyl Alcohol
Cleaning the Automatic Loading Sensor
The automatic loading sensor should be cleaned whenever necessary.
1. Remove the labels.
2. With a can of compressed air, spray the sensor to remove dust and debris.
3. Repeat as necessary.
Cleaning the Top-of-Form Sensor
The Top of Form sensor should be cleaned whenever necessary.