MF Digital Spectrum 2 Thermal - Manual (Page 35)

Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide
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Maintenance: Printhead
Figure 10: Printer open showing printhead
Cleaning the Print Head
If the CD prints begin to look smeared or develop vertical streaks, it may be time to clean
the print head. The printhead uses a row of heat producing "printing elements" to heat
the ribbon to transfer label ink to the disc. Typically, the printhead may have a dust
particle or possibly a melted piece of ribbon adhered to the heating elements. These
particles prevent the printhead from transferring ink to the disc label. Cleaning the
printhead consists of rubbing a cotton swab soaked in alcohol (use standard alcohol that
is labeled Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol typically available at drug stores) over the
printing elements to remove any debris.
Important: The printhead is fragile and can be damaged by improper cleaning. Only use
cotton swabs with alcohol to clean the printhead. The printhead heating elements can be
damaged if touched by hard or abrasive objects. A damaged printhead may leave “white”
vertical lines through all labels, requiring replacement of printhead for proper label
appearance.
Clean this area
Printing Elements
Print Control
Power Connection