Microcom 400 - Manual (Page 20)

Basic Operation Chapter 2
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5. Pull and hold the pinch roller release lever and insert the leading edge of the
backing paper between the black drive roller and the white pinch roller, making
sure it is positioned evenly between the rollers.
6. Firmly push the head lift lever and press the feed button until most of the slack
is taken out, then release the lift lever.
7. Continue feeding paper until labels are reached. To avoid a paper jam, remove
the labels as they start to peel.
8. Enable the peel-and-dispense mode using the ^A1^D985 command described
in this manual.
*If the label height is over 2", the Microcom Label support rack should be used.
(P/N 040010). This rack will support the peeled label until it is removed.
2.8 CLEARING LABEL MISFEEDS: DIAPHRAGM REMOVAL
The purpose of the label diaphragm is to provide a smooth path for labels through the printer
and provide an easy means of removing label misfeeds. If a label misfeed occurs, remove the
supply roll shaft at rear of printer. Remove the four black thumb nuts which hold the diaphragm
sheets in place. Gently slip the sheets off the threaded studs. Once the sheets are removed
clean all foreign matter and any adhesive gum using the Microcom cleaning solution. To
replace the sheets repeat this process in reverse.
2.9 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
The Microcom 400 printer and printhead should be cleaned approximately every 5,000 labels
or every two weeks whichever occurs first. The printer should also be cleaned whenever you
run out of label stock. A Microcom cleaning kit (part #040005) should be used for cleaning and
maintaining a Microcom printer product. It is important to note that the optimum printhead life is
achieved by maintaining a clean printer and printhead.
To clean your Microcom 400 printer:
1)
Turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printhead using the "PUSH TO LIFT HEAD" lever and remove any label stock
that remains inside the head mechanism.
3) Using the cleaning brush, sweep away all small label and adhesive particles that may
be in the area of the printhead.
4) Moisten a cleaning swab with the cleaning solution and wipe away any adhesive from
the rollers or the aluminum peel bar.
5) Dampen a swab with cleaning solution and lift the print head by pushing the lever in the
direction of the arrows. Take the moistened swab and gently wipe the underside of the
printhead. Repeat if necessary (if swab is extremely dirty).