AMT Datasouth 2012 M6 Plus - Manual (Page 83)

7. Maintenance
This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer.
1. Please use one of following material to clean the printer.
„ Cotton swab
„ Lint-free cloth
„
Vacuum / Blower brush
„ 100% ethanol
2. The cleaning process is described as following,
Printer Part Method Interval
1. Always turn off the printer before
cleaning the print head.
2. Allow the print head to cool for a
minimum of one minute.
3. Use a cotton swab and 100%
ethanol to clean the print head
surface.
Clean the print head when changing a new
label roll
Print Head
Platen Roller
1. Turn the power off.
2. Rotate the platen roller and wipe it
thoroughly with 100% ethanol and
a cotton swab, or lint-free cloth.
Clean the platen roller when changing a
new label roll
Tear Bar/Peel Bar
Use the lint-free cloth with 100%
ethanol to wipe it.
As needed
Sensor Compressed air or vacuum Monthly
Exterior
Wipe it with water-dampened cloth
As needed
Interior Brush or vacuum As needed
Note: Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean it.
Please use 100% Ethanol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the printer head.
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