Cleaning The Printhead - Intermec 3240 User Manual

3240 Bar Code Label Printer Users Manual
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Cleaning the Printhead

In order for the printhead to provide good print quality, it must maintain close
contact with the media. Therefore, cleaning media debris from the printhead is
very important. You should clean the printhead after every roll (or 6,000
inches) of media or more often if necessary.
Caution
Do not use sharp objects such as knives or screwdrivers to scrape the printhead
clean. Cleaning with sharp objects will damage the printhead. Clean with only
a cotton swab, or a clean, lint-free cloth or tissue damp with isopropyl
alcohol.
Conseil
N'utilisez pas d'objets pointus tels que couteaux ou tournevis pour nettoyer la
t 阾 e d'imprimante. Nettoyer avec des objets pointus endommagera la t 阾 e
d'imprimante. Nettoyez-la seulement avec de la ouate ou avec un linge propre
et libre de peluches, humect?avec de l'alcool d'isopropyl.
To clean the printhead
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the off position and remove the power cord.
2. Remove the media cover.
3. Disengage the printhead by rotating the head lift lever clockwise until the
printhead releases. This action raises the printhead so that you can clean it.
4. Remove the media and ribbon if necessary.
5. Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol to remove any dirt, adhesive, or
debris from the print surface on the bottom of the printhead.
6. Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the print surface to dry. Replace the media and
ribbon.
7. Engage the printhead by rotating the head lift lever counter clockwise until
it locks in place.
8. If you are finished cleaning, replace the media cover.