Maintenance Schedule - Datamax A-Class A-4212 Operator's Manual

5.5 Maintenance Schedule

This section details the recommended maintenance supplies, schedules, and methods.
Supplies
The following items will help safely and effectively clean the printer:
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Cotton swabs
• A clean, lint-free cloth
• Soft-bristle brush
• Soapy water and a mild detergent
• Compressed air
• Printhead Cleaning Cards or Cleaning Film
Schedule
The following table details the recommended cleaning schedules for various printer parts.
For your safety and to avoid damaging the printer, turn OFF and unplug the
printer before cleaning. Always take proper precautions when using
isopropyl alcohol, a flammable liquid.
Area / Item(s)
Exterior As needed, based on a weekly
Surfaces visual inspection.
Media Path /
As needed, based on a weekly
Media Sensor /
visual inspection.
Peel Bar
After each roll of labels, after
Peel Assembly
each roll of ribbon, or as needed.
•
Printhead
•
After each roll of labels, after
Rollers
each roll of ribbon, or as needed.
* Whichever interval occurs first.
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Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Cleaning Interval *
Thermal transfer media –
after each roll of ribbon.
Direct thermal media – after
each roll of media, or as
needed.
Method / Supplies
Mild detergent; see Section 5.5.5.
Compressed air or a soft brush and
isopropyl alcohol, as needed; see
Section 5.5.4.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; see Section 5.5.3.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol and, if necessary,
Cleaning Cards or Film; see Section
5.5.1.
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; see Section 5.5.2.
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