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Datamax S-Class SV-3210 User Manual

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ST/SV-3210 and ST/SV-3306

4.4.1

Cleaning the Printhead

Declining print quality (i.e., dropouts, streaking, or smudging) is usually
caused by a surface build-up of dirt on the printhead; see Section 3.5.2
for an example. Left unattended, this build-up can lead to permanent
printhead damage. To clean:

n Turn ‘Off’ and unplug

the printer.

o

ST Models: Raise the

access cover; see
Section 3.2.

p

Slide the Printhead

Latch to the Unlocked
position then raise the
Printhead Assembly.

q

Gently clean the Printhead, including the Burnline, using a cotton

swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol to remove all build-up.

r

Allow to dry; then lower the Printhead Assembly and slide the

Printhead Latch forward to the Locked position.

s

ST Models: Close the access cover.

t

Plug in and turn ‘On’ the printer.

;

Note: NEVER use a sharp object to clean the Printhead.