Thermal Head; Moving Blade Initialize Sensor; Paper Sensor - Canon RP10 User Manual

Thermal Head

When using the printer with paper chips, foreign substances, or hand
fats adhering to the thermal printhead, the function of the thermal
printhead or Platen Roller may be deteriorated. If they adhere to the
thermal printhead, follow the steps below to clean it.
CAUTION
Do not touch the thermal printhead surface with bare hands, or press
something hard against it. Doing so may result in malfunctions.
A
Push the Cover Open Lever down to open the Paper
Cover.
B
Lightly wipe the heat-generating part of the thermal
printhead surface with a cloth that has been soaked in
water and thoroughly wrung out.
Thermal Head
IMPORTANT
• Do not use materials such as sand paper that may damage the heat
generating part.
• Do not apply excessive force to the thermal printhead.
C
Allow the thermal printhead to dry completely, and then
close the Paper Cover.

Moving blade initialize sensor

If paper dusts, etc. generated while cutting paper adhere to the
Moving Blade Initialize Sensor, sensor misrecognition may occur. If
they adhere to the Moving Blade Initialize Sensor, follow the steps
below to clean it.
A
Push the Cover Open Lever down to open the Paper
Cover.
B
Blow off adhering substances using a blower, etc.
Moving blade initialize sensor
C
Close the Paper Cover.

Paper Sensor

If paper dusts etc. generated while cutting paper adhere to the Paper
Sensor, sensor misrecognition may occur. If they adhere to the Paper
Sensor, follow the steps below to clean it.
A
Push the Cover Open Lever down to open the Paper
Cover.
B
Remove paper.
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