Cleaning The Platen Roller - Datamax PE Operator's Manual

6.3 Cleaning the Platen Roller

Print quality may be affected if the platen becomes contaminated
with grit, label adhesive, or ink. To clean the platen:
Turn 'Off' and unplug the printer.
Open the cover.
the printhead. Move ribbon or paper away as necessary.
Using a clean lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl
alcohol wipe off any debris from the platen. Manually
rotate the roller, cleaning the entire surface. Allow to dry.
Re-install ribbon and media, if necessary.
Lower the printhead by turning the Head-Lift Lever 'down'
until it locks into position.
Close the cover. Plug in and turn 'On' the printer. Feed
several labels to normalize tracking.
Note: If the platen has excessive build-up that cannot be removed
with isopropyl alcohol, you may use acetone sparingly.
NEVER use a sharp object when cleaning the platen roller.
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he Head-Lift Lever 'up' to access
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