Cleaning And Care; Cleaning Housing; Cleaning Paper Sensor; Cleaning Thermal Print Head - Renkforce RF-TLP2-01 Operating Instructions Manual

16. Cleaning and care

Adhesives and coatings of the media can transfer onto the printer parts, which can lead to
accumulation of dust and debris. Regular cleaning helps to maintain print quality and prevents
breakdowns.

16.1. Cleaning housing

Important:
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Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions. They
damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction.
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Do not immerse the product in water.
1. Disconnect the printer from the power supply.
2. Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.

16.2. Cleaning paper sensor

Debris or dirt on the paper sensor can cause misreadings or unstable detection of the label gap.
1. Disconnect the printer from the power supply.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Clean the paper sensor with a cotton bud dampened with alcohol.

16.3. Cleaning thermal print head

Clean the print head with methanol or isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud.
Important:
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Do not touch the print head with your finger or hand to prevent damage.
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Perform the cleaning process each time the paper roll is replaced to prevent print quality
deterioration.
CAUTION
Hot print head can cause burns.
Let printer cool down before opening.
1. Disconnect the printer from the power supply.
2. Let the printer cool down for about 3 minutes. The printer head can be very hot.
3. Open the printer cover.
4. Dampen a cotton bud with methanol or isopropyl alcohol.
5. Clean the head with the cotton bud. Start at the center and move to the outside.
6. Wait for the alcohol to completely evaporate.
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