Cleaning Instructions - Microcom 465 Operator's Manual

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

The Microcom 465 printer and printhead should be cleaned approximately every 5,000 labels or
every two weeks whichever occurs first. The printer should also be cleaned whenever you run out
of label stock. Proper cleaning assures that any adhesive that may come off the end of the
previous roll, is removed. A Microcom cleaning kit (part #040005) should be used for cleaning and
maintaining a Microcom printer product. It is important to note that optimum printhead life is
achieved by cleaning the printer and printhead.
To clean your Microcom 465 printer:
1) Turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printhead using the lift lever at the rear of the printer and remove any label stock
that remains inside the head mechanism.
3) Using the cleaning brush, sweep away all small label and adhesive particles that may be in
the area of the printhead.
4) Moisten a cleaning swab with the cleaning solution and wipe away any adhesive from the
rollers or the aluminum peel bar.
5) Dampen a swab with cleaning solution and lift the print head. Take the moistened swab and
gently wipe the underside of the printhead. Repeat if necessary (if swab is extremely dirty).
6) Moisten the felt side of a cleaning card with the cleaning solution. Raise the print head and
insert the cleaning card under print head with the felt side facing up. Lower the print head
and press the feed key to feed the card through the printer. Allow the printhead to ride on
the cleaning card. Repeat the process if needed. The cleaning card may be used once at
each end.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINTHEAD WITH ANY METAL OR SHARP OBJECTS
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