Interior Cleaning; Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors, And Media Damper - Printronix SL4M User Manual

Chapter 6
Cleaning

Interior Cleaning

Clean the interior of the printer by removing any dirt, lint, or paper dust. Use a
vacuum cleaner, described above, or a brush with soft non-metallic bristles.
Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors,
and Media Damper
NOTE: Even though the printhead, platen roller, media sensors, and media
Printhead Cleaning
As you use your printer, the printhead may become dirty with ribbon residue
and label adhesives which can result in poor print quality. Keeping the
printhead clean will help maintain its life.
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Cleaning Agent - Clean the printhead using a Printhead Cleaning Pen,
Printronix PN 203502-002, or an Isopropyl Alcohol Wipe, Printronix PN
254945-901.
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Schedule - Clean the printhead each time you install a new roll of ribbon
(thermal transfer print mode) or when you install a new roll or box of
media (direct thermal print mode).
WARNING
If you have just been printing, allow one minute for the printhead to cool
down to avoid burns from accidental printhead contact.
CAUTION
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Avoid electrostatic damage to the printhead by first making hand
contact with an unpainted part of the printer frame or use an anti-
static wrist strap grounded to the printer frame.
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Do not use hard, sharp or abrasive objects to remove residue from
the printhead.
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Do not touch the heating element surface of the printhead with your
hands to avoid printhead corrosion. Any accidental skin contact
with the element surface should be immediately followed by a
thorough cleaning with a Printhead Cleaning Pen or an Isopropyl
Alcohol Wipe.
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The heating elements surface should be free from any condensation
to avoid corrosion.
1. Rotate the blue deck lock lever counterclockwise to open the pivoting
deck and remove the media and ribbon, if installed.
2. Clean the printhead by gently rubbing an Isopropyl Alcohol Wipe or the
felt tip of a Printhead Cleaning Pen across the printhead's light brown
heating elements area. Allow the printhead to dry for one minute before
reloading ribbon or media.
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damper are individually listed in these cleaning procedures, debris
and adhesive on these components can ultimately travel to the
printhead area and therefore should be cleaned and examined each
time the printhead is cleaned and in the order shown.