SATO /s8408 Operator's Manual page 114

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING PROCEDURES
Cleaning of the printer is a necessary maintenance activity to ensure print quality and longer printer life. There are
two basic types of cleaning involved; the removal of loose debris and the removal of residue.
Use a soft cloth and/or a pneumatic blower to remove debris from the printer. This process should be performed
prior to the removal of residue. To remove residue, apply SATO Solvent or isopropyl alcohol 90%+ to a clean lint-
free cloth, and gently wipe the entire surface of the print head and rollers until clean.
To gain access to the pressure roller assembly, pull purple knob (1) upward to drop plate downward. Remove
thumbscrew (2), should removal of the plate (3) become necessary.
Clean print head at the following intervals: For thermal transfer, clean at every change of ribbon. For
direct thermal, clean at every change of label roll.
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY TO THE PRINTER AND ALLOW TO
COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE PRIOR TO CLEANING. EXERCISE CARE
WHEN CLEANING TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: IF USING A PNEUMATIC BLOWER TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE
PRINTER, EXERCISE CARE TO PREVENT PRINT HEAD DAMAGE.
S8400 Series Operator Manual
Unit 6: Maintenance
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Figure 6-1, Printer Cleaning
6-2 PN: 9001160 (C)