Cutter Option Cleaning - Printronix Auto ID T800 Series Administrator's Manual

NOTE: An Isopropyl Alcohol Wipe or Printhead Cleaning Pen can be used to remove label adhesive
from the upper sensor.
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Schedule - Clean the media sensors each time you clean the printhead.
1. Brush away or vacuum any dust or debris from the upper and lower sensor before using the cleaning
pen or wipe.

Cutter Option Cleaning

The cutter requires only periodic cleaning.
WARNING
Keep your fingers away from the cutter blades. They are sharp.
Perform the following procedure whenever too much dust or debris is visible.
1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).
2. Place the cutter in the down (open) position.
3. Use a vacuum or can of compressed air with a nozzle around the area of the cutter blade to remove
any dust or debris.
4. Use a cloth with a light amount of WD-40 oil to clean adhesive from the cutter blade and upper or lower
stainless steel cutter guides. Adhesive oil must be cleaned from the blade and guides with a dry cloth
to prevent dust attraction.
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the cutter blade – it dissolves oils
CAUTION
required for lubrication.
5. Place the cutter in the up (closed) position.
6. Properly route the media through the printer and cutter.
7. Set the printer power switch to | (On).
Test the printer cutting operation by running a test print within the Tools > Print Tests > Run Test
8.
menu.
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