Cleaning Schedule - Pitney Bowes J693 Operator's Manual

5.5 Cleaning Schedule

A clean printer operates efficiently. The following list of cleaning items and
table below provides the recommended schedule and technique for cleaning the
various parts of your printer safely and effectively.
Isopropyl alcohol
Cotton swabs
A clean, lint-free cloth
Soft-bristle brush
Soapy water/mild detergent
Compressed air
For your continued safety and to avoid damage, always turn 'Off'
and unplug the printer before cleaning.
Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid; always take proper
precautions when using this solvent.
CAUTION
Area
Printhead Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol, clean the printhead from end to end,
removing all build-up. See Section 5.5.1.
WARNING!
Platen Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
Roller alcohol, rotate the platen and remove all build-
up. See Section 5.5.2.
Media Compressed air / soft-bristle brush and isopropyl
Path / Tear alcohol. Remove all build-up along the path that
Plate the ribbon and paper follow through the printer.
Media Compressed air, isopropyl alcohol if needed.
Sensor Remove all build-up.
Interior Soft-brush or compressed air. Remove all build-
up. See Section 5.5.3.
Exterior Mild detergent. Remove all build-up. See
Section 5.5.3.
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Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Method
Before
printhead to cool.
cleaning, allow
Interval
Clean after
each roll or
box of labels,
or after each
the
roll of ribbon.
Clean after
each roll or
box of labels,
or after each
roll of ribbon.
As needed,
based on a
weekly visual
inspection.
Monthly or as
needed.
As needed.
As needed.
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