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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1.3 Optional Cutter Module
WARNING!
1. Be sure to turn the power
off before cleaning the
Cutter Module.
2. As the cutter blade is
sharp, care should be
taken not to injure
yourself when cleaning.
4.2 Care/Handling of the
Media and Ribbon
CAUTION!
Be sure to carefully review
and understand the Supply
Manual. Use only media
and ribbons that meet
specified requirements. Use
of non-specified media and
ribbons may shorten the
head life and result in
problems with bar code
readability or print quality.
All media and ribbons
should be handled with care
to avoid any damage to the
media, ribbons or printer.
Read the guidelines in this
section carefully.
The swing cutter and rotary cutter are available as an option. They are
both cleaned in the same way. When removing the Cutter Cover of the
rotary cutter unit, remove the screws from the bottom of the cover.
1. Loosen the two screws to remove the Cutter Cover.
2. Remove the Plastic Head Screw to detach the Media Guide.
3. Remove the jammed paper.
4. Clean the Cutter with a soft cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
5. Reassemble the Cutter Module in the reverse order of removal.
Plastic Head
Screw
Cutter Cover
Do not store the media or ribbon for longer than the manufacturer's
recommended shelf life.
Store media rolls on the flat end. Do not store them on the curved
sides as this might flatten that side causing erratic media advance and
poor print quality.
Store the media in plastic bags and always reseal after opening.
Unprotected media can get dirty and the extra abrasion from the dust
and dirt particles will shorten the print head life.
Store the media and ribbon in a cool, dry place. Avoid areas where
they would be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature, high
humidity, dust or gas.
The thermal paper used for direct thermal printing must not have
specifications which exceed Na
ppm.
Some ink used on pre-printed media may contain ingredients which
shorten the print head's product life. Do not use labels pre-printed
with ink which contain hard substances such as carbonic calcium
(CaCO
) and kaolin (Al
3
For further information, please contact your local distributor or your
media and ribbon manufacturers.
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4.2 Care/Handling of the Media and Ribbon
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Media Guide
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