Cleaning The Printhead - Datamax Prodigy Plus Operator's Manual

5.1.1

Cleaning the Printhead

The thermal printhead should be cleaned periodically, or when the print
quality is affected by a dirty printhead. Follow the instructions outlined
below when cleaning is required.
1. Turn off the Printer and open the Side Access Cover.
2. Unlatch the Printhead by rotating the Printhead Latch counter-
clockwise.
3. Lower the Hinge Plate.
4. Using a cotton swab dipped in Isopropyl Alcohol, clean the
printhead by rubbing the cotton swab left and right along the
Printhead Element. Care should be taken not to scratch the Printhead
with the cotton swab.
5. Raise the Hinge Plate and engage the Printhead Latch by rotating it
clockwise.
6. Close the Side Access Cover.
Allow the printhead surface to cool 2 3 minutes before
cleaning. Do not touch the printhead with your fingers or
lubricant of any kind.
CAUTION
Prodigy Max Operator's Manual
Figure 5-1 Cleaning the Printhead
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