Microcom 438 - Manual (Page 166)

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.