Printer Cleaning - SATO PV4 Service Manual

6. Printer Cleaning

If the interior of the printer is dusty, print quality can be impaired.
In such a case, follow the instructions below to clean the printer.
1) Open the paper cover and remove the paper, if present.
2) Clean the print head (A) using a cloth or cotton swab soaked in medical grade alcohol.
Apply the cloth or cotton swab from the center to the edge of the print head (A) for
cleaning.
3) Using a cloth or cotton swab soaked in medical grade alcohol, remove the paper dust
from the black mark sensor (B).
(Sensor could be located in the middle or on left or on right)
4) Do not use the printer for 10 minutes after cleaning the print head (A) until the
cleaning
agent has completely evaporated and dried.
5) Insert the paper and close the paper cover.
Caution
Ver. 1.00
• Make sure the printer power is turned off before cleaning.
• Wait for two to three minutes after power-off before print head cleaning
because it may be very hot.
• Do not to touch the heating region of the print head with your hand
while cleaning it.
• The print head may be damaged by static electricity.
• Avoid scratching the print head.
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