Cleaning The Media Guides And Media Path - Intermec 3440 User Manual

3440 Bar Code Label Printer User's Manual

Cleaning the Media Guides and Media Path

You should clean the media guides and media path regularly to keep debris
off the media surface and printhead where irregularities can spoil print
quality or damage the printhead. Cleaning the guides also prevents the
media from skewing or improperly tracking as it travels through the media
path, which can result in smeared images and print off the side of the label.
Always clean the media guides immediately after a label jam in the printer.
To clean the media guides and media path
1. Turn the On/Off switch to the off position and remove the power cord.
2. Remove the media cover.
3. Remove the media and ribbon (if necessary).
4. Pull down on the lower media guide to open up the media path.
5. Clean the lower media guide by using a lint-free cloth moistened with
6. Use the cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol to clean the upper media
7. Remove all traces of dust, paper, and adhesive from the media path with
8. Clean the flat surfaces of the media path (including the edge guide) with
9. Release the lower media guide.
10. Replace the media cover.
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isopropyl alcohol as shown in the following figure.
Note: The lower media guide is spring loaded. You must hold it open to clean.
guide. Be sure to remove all traces of debris.
a soft bristle brush or vacuum.
a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
FranklinGothic Helv Condensed
*1233*
FG 9pt Italic