Cleaning The Thermal Head - Epson TM-P80 Technical Reference Manual

Cleaning the Thermal Head

Epson recommends cleaning the thermal head periodically (generally every 3 months) to
maintain print quality.
After printing, the thermal head can be very hot. Be careful not to touch it and to let it
cool before you clean it. Do not damage the thermal head by touching it with your
fingers or any hard object.
CAUTION
Do not use water. Use an alcohol-based solvent only.
1
Turn off the printer, open the roll paper cover.
2
Clean the thermal elements of the thermal head with a cotton swab
moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol or IPA).
3
Close the roll paper cover.
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