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Preventive maintenance – AMT Datasouth Fastmark 4000 User Manual

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Preventive Maintenance

Before performing preventive or any other maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power.

Cleaning the Printhead (TPH)

1.

Turn off the printer, open the covers, Printhead module and remove the
ribbon.

2.

Rub the printhead with a piece of cotton, which has been moistened with
alcohol.

3.

Check for any traces of black coloring or adhesive on the cotton after
cleaning.

4.

Repeat if necessary until the cotton is clean after it is passed over the head.

Figure 27 - Printhead (TPH) Maintenance

Note:

The printhead should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon is replaced and

more often depending on actual usage and conditions.

Printhead Latch

Printhead

Platen Roller