Clean The Print Head; Clean The Prism Print Head Using A Prism Cleaning Kit - Rimage PrismPlus! User Manual

Rimage PrismPlus! User Guide

Clean the Print Head

Clean the print head at every ribbon change, or more often if streaks start to appear or the ribbon has torn.
There are two methods for cleaning the Prism print head—the Prism cleaning kit method, and the alternate method. The
alternate method can be used when a cleaning kit is not available. This section provides instructions for both methods.

Note: If the Prism printer is connected to an autoloader or AutoPrinter, it may be easier to remove the printer from the
system before you begin the cleaning process.
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Power off the printer.
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Remove all cables and cords from the back of the printer. Refer to the
on page 11.
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Remove the printer from the system and place it on a flat surface near a power outlet.
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Connect a separate power cord from the back of the printer to a power outlet.

Clean the Prism Print Head Using a Prism Cleaning Kit

If you have a Prism cleaning kit, use the following procedure to clean the print head.
Required tools:
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Prism cleaning kit (PN 210555-001)
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A disc
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99% Isopropyl alcohol
1. Prepare the Prism for cleaning.
a. Power off the Prism.
b. Remove the top cover.
c. Remove the ribbon. Refer to the
2. Begin cleaning mode.
a. While pressing and holding the operator button, press the power switch to power on the Prism.
b. When the Disc Not Present indicator light (the second light on the operator panel) flashes, release the operator
button. The printer tray opens.
c. The printer is in cleaning mode when the operator button and Disc Not Present indicator lights (the top two indicator
lights on the control panel) blink rapidly.
3. Prepare the cleaning pad.

Note: The cleaning pad is included in the Prism cleaning kit.
a. Remove the adhesive backing from the
cleaning pad.
b. Attach the cleaning pad to the top of a disc.
Make sure that the edges of the pad are
aligned with the disc.
c. Place the cleaning pad with the attached
disc on the printer tray. Make sure the disc is
aligned with the retaining pins on the printer
tray.
d. Press the pad down and over the sensor on
the printer tray.
e. Place 5 drops of isopropyl alcohol on the
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Change the Print Ribbon section on page 24.
Identify the Parts of the Prism Printer
Pad Pressed Down Over
Sensor
Cleaning Pad with
Attached Disc
Printer Tray
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