SATO CL408 Operator And Technical Reference Manual page 60

Print Head
Platen
5. Check for any black coloring or adhesive on the swab after cleaning.
6. Repeat if necessary until the swab is clean after it is passed over the head.
7. The head should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon is changed and more
often in harsh environments.
Cleaning the Platen and Rollers
1. Turn the printer off and remove the power cord.
2. Open the Label Access Door.
3. Open the Print Head
Assembly by pushing the
Head Latch toward the rear
of the printer. The Print
Head Assembly is
spring-loaded and will
automatically open as soon
as the Head Latch is
disengaged. Remove the
labels.
4. Apply SATO Thermal Print
Head Cleaner to one of the
cotton swabs.
SATO CL Series Printers
Section 3: Cleaning and Maintenance
9001035 Rev. E
Metal
Roller
Roller
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