Cleaning; Printhead - SATO ARGOX iX4-280 Series User Manual

iX4-280/380 Series Printer
User Manual

5.1 Cleaning

To maintain print quality and extend the life of the printer, you must perform some
routine maintenance. Daily maintenance is recommended for high volume printing
and weekly maintenance is recommended for low volume printing.
Warning Always turn off the printer before cleaning.

5.1.1 Printhead

It is important to keep the printhead clean for the best print quality. We strongly
recommend that you clean the printhead when you load a new roll of media. If the
printer is used in a critical environment or if the print quality degrades, you will need
to clean the printhead more frequently.
Keep these things in mind before cleaning:
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Keep water away from heating elements in case of corrosion.
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If you have just finished printing, wait until the printhead has cooled down.
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Do not touch the printhead with bare hands or hard objects.
Cleaning steps:
1. Moisten a soft cloth or a cotton swab with ethyl alcohol.
2. Gently wipe the printhead in one direction. That is, wipe it only from left to right
or vice versa. Do not wipe back and forth in case dust or dirt reattaches to the
printhead.
Note The printhead warranty is void if the printhead serial number is
removed, altered, defaced or made illegible under any circumstances.
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