Cleaning The Print Head, Platen And Rollers; How To Clean The Printer (Cleaning Kit) - SATO GZ4e Series Operator's Manual

Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance

4.1 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS

The print head not only generates printouts of barcodes, but also graphics and text. To produce optimal
printing, it must be kept clean despite the dirt and adhesive that constantly accumulates on its print surface.
Furthermore, dirt can accumulate along the label path, affecting parts like sensors and guides, and reducing
their performance.
Therefore, it is important to clean these important components periodically. The printer cleaning kit and
cleaning sheets can be purchased from your authorized SATO representative.
When to clean with a cleaning kit
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For the printer head, platen roller, paper sensor, and media guide: clean after using up every other roll of
media.
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For other parts: clean after finishing every six rolls of media.
When to clean with the cleaning sheet
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For print head: clean after using every six rolls of media, or when you find any burned glaze on the surface
of the print head.

4.2 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER (CLEANING KIT)

If you are using a carbon ribbon, be sure to remove it before cleaning. Follow the instructions supplied with
the cleaning kit. Use the items to clean the following parts.
1. Before starting, get ready an approved cleaning kit from
your SATO representative. Make sure the printer is
powered off, and remove the power cord.
2. Lift up the main cover.
3. Release the green print head lock lever by turning
counterclockwise.
The print head is now accessible.
4. Wipe off the dirt on the print head, platen roller and
ribbon roller using a cleaning pen or a cotton swab
dabbed with the cleaning liquid. (See figure on the right)
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