Maintain the Rimage 480i Printer
Use the information in this document to keep your Rimage 480i printer in optimum operating condition.
Regular preventative maintenance of your Rimage 480i printer can help to ensure clean printed labels.
Maintenance involves cleaning the ink cartridges, aligning the ink cartridges, cleaning the printer exterior,
replacing the fan filter, and replacing the ink cartridges.
Caution: To avoid damaging the Rimage 480i printer during maintenance:
Never use oils, silicone, or other lubricants on any part of your Rimage 480i printer.
Use only non-abrasive cleaners to wipe down the surfaces of your Rimage 480i printer.
Do not pour cleaner directly onto your Rimage 480i printer. Instead, apply the cleaner to a lint-free cloth
first.
When you spray compressed air, make sure that no liquid drips into your printer.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Important! Failure to follow the maintenance schedule outlined below may void your warranty.
Materials
Mandatory
Lint-free cloth
Non-abrasive, all-purpose
cleaner
New fan filter
Small screwdriver
New ink cartridges
Can of compressed air
Optional
None needed
None needed
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Task
Clean the printer exterior. Refer to the
instructions.
Clean the Printer Exterior
Replace the fan filter. Refer to the
instructions.
Replace the Fan Filter
Replace the ink cartridges. Refer to the
Replace the Ink Cartridges
Remove dust from the printer. Refer to
the
Remove Dust from the Rimage 480i
instructions.
Printer
Clean the ink cartridges. Refer to the
instructions.
Clean the Ink Cartridges
Align the ink cartridges. Refer to the
instructions.
Align the Ink Cartridges
Frequency
Weekly
Monthly
As needed
instructions.
Monthly
When print quality problems are
noticed
As needed
Note: The ink cartridges are
aligned at the factory.