5.6 Maintenance
The following list and table detail the recommended items, techniques, and schedules to
help you safely and effectively maintain the printer:
Isopropyl alcohol
•
Cotton swabs
•
A clean, lint-free cloth
•
Soft-bristle brush
•
Soapy water/mild detergent
•
Compressed air
•
Printhead Cleaning Cards or Printhead Cleaning Film
•
For your safety and to avoid damage, always turn OFF and unplug the
printer before cleaning. Also, take proper precautions when using isopropyl
alcohol – a flammable liquid.
CAUTION
Area / Item(s)
Thermal transfer media – after each
roll of ribbon; and,
Printhead
Direct thermal media – after each
roll of media, or as needed.
After each roll of labels, after each
Rollers
roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Media Path &
As needed, based on a weekly visual
Media Sensor
inspection.
Exterior Surfaces
As needed.
Interior Surfaces
As needed.
*For optional equipment, refer to the documentation that accompanied the item(s).
**Whichever interval comes first.
I-Class
Recommended Cleaning Schedule*
Interval**
Method / Supplies
Isopropyl alcohol; and, if
necessary, Printhead Cleaning
Cards or Printhead Cleaning
Film (see Section 5.6.1).
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol (see Section
5.6.2).
Compressed air or a soft
brush. Isopropyl alcohol, as
needed.
Mild detergent (see Section
5.6.3).
Soft-brush or compressed air.
Remove all buildup. See
Section 5.6.3.
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