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438 Operator’s Manual - 880052-0100

10-1

Chapter 10 Printer Maintenance

10.1

Maintenance Schedule

It is important to note that the optimum print quality and print head life is achieved by
maintaining a clean printer and Print Head. A Microcom Corporation approved cleaning kit
(part # 040005-0000) is available; contact your sales representative for purchasing
information.

AREA

METHOD

INTERVAL

Print Head

Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, or thermal printer cleaning
card dampened with Isopropyl
Alcohol.

After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.

Drive Roller

Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, or lint-free cloth dampened
with Isopropyl Alcohol

After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.

Peel Edge

Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, or lint-free cloth dampened
with Isopropyl Alcohol

As Needed.

Interior Cleaning

Compressed air, static protected
vacuum cleaner, soft-bristle
brush, and/or lint-free cloth
dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol.

As Needed.

Exterior Cleaning

Lint-free cloth dampened with a
mild, non-abrasive general
purpose cleaner.

As Needed.

Table 10-1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule








10.2

Thermal Printer Card

Decline in print quality, voids or drop out areas in bar codes and/or graphics may indicate
that the print head is dirty and needs to be cleaned. The necessary cleaning materials can
be purchased through Microcom Corporation by contacting your sales representative and
ordering the Cleaning Kit, part # 040005-0000. The Print Head should be cleaned after
every roll of media or after every 512 feet (3200 tag which is a typical stack of tag or fanfold
media).

CAUTION: Microcom Corporation will not be held responsible for
damage caused by any non-approved solvent, cleaning material and/or
method. The use of such non-approved materials and/or methods may
void appropriate expressed or implied warranties.

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