Printer Maintenance - Star SM-L304 Series User Manual

Operating Environment for the Printer
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Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to
use it. Remember the following points when doing this.
 Do not use the printer in an environment in which it will be subject to strong shaking while it is printing.
 Be careful to ensure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.
The appropriate environment for using the printer is described below.
Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Humidity: 20% RH to 85% RH (Must be no condensation)
 Do not place the printer near a copying machine or other device that produces a strong
electromagnetic field.
 Keep the printer sufficiently removed from heaters and other sources of heat.
 Use the printer in a clean, low-humidity environment that is free from dust.
 Avoid using the printer in high-humidity rooms.

Printer Maintenance

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Please perform the following maintenance every 6 months.
 Thermal head
Dip a cotton swab in an alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol), and clean
the heating area of the head.
 Platen
While turning the platen, use a soft dry cloth to lightly rub the entire surface of the platen
and remove any foreign objects.
 Paper storage unit and the surrounding area
Remove any dirt, dust, pieces of paper, etc., from the paper storage unit.
 Card reader
Regularly blow air onto the card reader to remove any dust from the card slot.
Maintenance for using Linerless Label Paper
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Please perform the following maintenance every 100 meters .The maintenance is also
required if you find the glue is stuck when a paper roll is ended.
Remove any dirt, dust, pieces of paper, etc.