Chapter 10 Printer Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule - Microcom 424M Operator's Manual

Chapter 10
10.1 Maintenance Schedule
It is important to note that the optimum print quality and print head life is achieved by
maintaining a clean printer and print head. A Microcom Corporation approved cleaning kit
(part # 040005-0000) is available; contact your sales representative for purchasing
information.
AREA
Print Head
Drive Roller
Peel Edge
Interior Cleaning
Exterior Cleaning
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CAUTION: Microcom Corporation will not be held responsible for
damage caused by any non-approved solvent, cleaning material and/or
method. The use of such non-approved materials and/or methods may
void appropriate expressed or implied warranties.
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Printer Maintenance
METHOD
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, or thermal printer cleaning
card dampened with Isopropyl
Alcohol.
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, or lint-free cloth dampened
with Isopropyl Alcohol
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, or lint-free cloth dampened
with Isopropyl Alcohol
Compressed air, static protected
vacuum cleaner, soft-bristle
brush, and/or lint-free cloth
dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol.
Lint-free cloth dampened with a
mild, non-abrasive general
purpose cleaner.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

INTERVAL
After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.
After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.
As Needed.
As Needed.
As Needed.
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