Preventive Maintenance
Before performing preventive or any other maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power.
Cleaning the Printhead (Thermal Printhead)
Turn off the printer, open the covers, Printhead module and remove the
1.
ribbon.
Rub the printhead with a piece of cotton, which has been moistened with
2.
alcohol.
Check for any traces of black coloring or adhesive on the cotton after
3.
cleaning.
Repeat if necessary until the cotton is clean after it is passed over the head.
4.
Printhead
Platen Roller
Note:
The printhead should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon or the media is
replaced and more often depending on actual usage and conditions.
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Figure 27 - Printhead (TPH) Maintenance
Printhead Latch
Fastmark 6000 Series