Cleaning Film Procedure - Datamax I-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual

I-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual
2.4.1.3

Cleaning Film Procedure

This cleaning method is recommended when using thermal transfer media with a resin ribbon, a HEAT setting
of 22 or higher, or if symptoms persist after performing the other cleaning procedures.
1. Turn OFF and unplug the printer. Wait for the printhead to cool.
2. Raise the Printhead Assembly then remove the media (and ribbon, if installed).
3. Place a sheet of Cleaning Film (part number 70-2087-01) under the printhead (see illustration, Section
2.4.1.2).
4. Lower and latch the Printhead Assembly.
5. Disengage the Leveling Cam; see Section 2.2.1.
6. Close the cover. Press and hold the
CLEAN HEAD NOW can be selected in the menu.)
7. Turn OFF and unplug the printer. Clean the printhead; see Section 2.4.1.1.
8. Install media (and ribbon, if necessary). Lower and latch the Printhead Assembly. Adjust the Leveling
Cam. Close the cover. Run a few sample labels and examine them. If streaking is still present, see Section
3.2.4.
Adjustments and Maintenance
button for approximately four seconds. (As an alternate,
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