Cleaning And Maintenance; Introduction - SATO CL608e Operation Manual

Operation Manual
6.

Cleaning and Maintenance

6.1 Introduction

Contents:
The following is contained in this chapter:
• Cleaning the print head, platen and rollers
• Cleaning the sensors
Proper handling:
The print head contains a precise printing surface that must be
carefully protected from mechanical damage. Extreme care must
be exercised during handling and installation to prevent scratching,
chipping, denting or otherwise damaging the exposed surface, par-
ticularly in the resistor (printing element) area. A thin, clean piece
of cardboard should be placed between print head and platen to
protect the substrate during the installation.
Cleaning:
Only solvent and other cleaning methods recommended by SATO
should be used to periodically remove paper residue from the print
head. Apply carefully with a cotton swab. Frequency of cleaning
depends upon paper type and mechanical factors and should be
completed at each ribbon change.
Do not use unauthorised abrasive materials in cleaning. However,
SEG supplies a special Cleaning Kit, SEG-No. 5983, to prepare the
print head surface.
Only clean when print head has been de-energized and cooled to
room temperature to avoid thermal shock damage.
Do not operate the machine for at least 15 minutes after cleaning
to ensure the head is totally dry of any cleaning fluids.
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