Maintenance; Introduction - Datamax Label Printer Operator's Manual

Maintenance

3.0

Introduction

This chapter covers the cleaning, adjusting, and some troubleshooting
tips involved with your printer. In addition, the following table
provides a recommended cleaning schedule for the various parts of
your printer.
Area
Printhead
Platen Roller
Peel-Off
Roller
Media Path
Peel/Tear Bar
Media Sensor
Exterior
Interior
* Recommend using a solvent that contains isopropyl alcohol.
Ovation 2
Method
Turn off the printer before cleaning
the printhead. Use solvent* on a
cotton swab to clean the printhead
from end to end.
Turn the power off. Rotate the
platen roller and clean it thoroughly
with solvent* and a cotton swab.
Rotate the peel-off roller and clean it
thoroughly with solvent* and a
cotton swab.
Solvent*
Solvent*
Air blow
Mild detergent or desktop cleaner.
Brush or vacuum cleaner
Interval
After every roll of
media.
After every roll of
media.
After every roll of
media.
After every roll of
media.
As needed
Monthly
As needed
As needed.
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