Cleaning And Maintenance; Overview; Intervals; Supplies - Datamax w1110 User Manual

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Overview

To maintain good print quality and increase printhead life, proper cleaning should be
routinely performed using factory-approved cleaning supplies.
Caution: A contaminated printhead can cause premature printhead failure.
Caution: Failure to clean the printhead as detailed in this manual could void the
printhead manufacturer's warranty.

Intervals

The printhead should be cleaned whenever a roll of labels is replaced or every 650
inches printed.

Supplies

Caution: Cleaning should only be performed using factory-approved and authorized
cleaning supplies. Any use of non-authorized cleaning supplies can void the
printhead and platen roller warranties.
• Cleaning Pens
• Cleaning Cards/Film
• Can of Compressed Air
• Clean, lint-free cloth
• Isopropyl Alcohol

Cleaning the Top-of-Form Sensor

The Top of Form sensor should be cleaned whenever necessary.
1. Remove the media.
2. With a lint-free cloth, wipe both sensor covers to remove dust and debris.
3. Repeat as necessary.

Cleaning the Printhead

For optimum performance, the printhead should be routinely cleaned with factory-
approved cleaning supplies. When using the cleaning pen, follow the instructions located
on the packaging.
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