Cleaning The Printhead And Film Feed Rollers - Sharp SX 1075 Service Maintenance Manual

CLEANING THE PRINTHEAD & FILM
FEED ROLLERS
*Note: This section is specifically for the Model

SX with Printer. If your model does not have
a printer, only follow steps 5 and 6 for cleaning
the film feed drive roller.
WARNING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
1. With power removed from the machine,
release the cradle latch to grant access to
the printhead and the rubber rollers on the
film feed assembly.
printhead cradle cover (Figure 2-1).
2. Gently slide the ribbon to the side to
expose the printhead.
3. Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl
alcohol and gently wipe the surface of the
printhead to clean dust and residue from
the surface, as shown in Figure 2-2.
CAUTION
Do not pour isopropyl alcohol or any
cleaning solution
printhead or rollers.
electrical components, causing damage to
the machine.
4. Slide the ribbon into its original position.
Make approximately ten turns on the ribbon
rewind hub to take up slack and wrinkles,
ensuring it is completely flat over the ribbon
rollers and printhead.
SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual
SECTION 2 – MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CLEANING
Also, open the
directly onto the
Liquids may short
Cradle Latch
Figure 2-1. Opening the Printhead Cradle
Figure 2-2. Cleaning the Printhead
2-3
Cradle
Cover
Thermal
Printhead
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