About Printer Maintenance; Inspecting The Printer; Components To Maintain - Intermec 4400 User Manual

This chapter explains how to maintain the printer, inspect the printer work
environment and system connections, and clean each printer component.

About Printer Maintenance

The printer is designed to withstand harsh environments but it should be
cleaned on a regular basis to keep it running at full capacity, especially if it is
exposed to debris.
For information on replenishing media or ribbon, clearing jams and other
online maintenance procedures, refer to Chapter 4.

Inspecting the Printer

Inspect the printer and the rest of your data collection system on a regular
basis. Your inspections should include the following:

Components to Maintain

Clean your printer regularly to maintain the quality of your labels and extend
the life of your printer. The following table contains suggestions for cleaning
the printer.
To clean the printer effectively and safely use the following items: isopropyl
alcohol, a cleaning brush, cotton swabs, and a clean lint-free cloth.
Printer Component
Printhead
Platen Roller and Tear Bar
Label Gap and Label Mark Sensors
Media Pathway and Edge Guides
Printer Cover
NugFont
HelvC
Make sure the printer is properly grounded.
Inspect the work environment. Large electric motors, welders, and
switching equipment can affect printer performance. See Chapter 2,
"Installing the Printer," for guidelines on appropriate environments.
Keep the printer away from liquids.
Check the network regularly for loose wires or poorly installed connections.
Be sure to replace corroded wires.
Maintenance Period
Inspect after every roll of media. Clean after every five rolls of
media.
Clean after every ten rolls of media. If you are using hi-tack
adhesive you must clean after every roll of media. If you are
using tag stock or continuous media, you should clean after
every five rolls of media.
Clean as necessary.
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