Adjustments And Maintenance; Introduction; Maintenance - Datamax M-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual

2.0 Introduction

This section covers maintenance and alignment procedures.

2.1 Maintenance

Recommended items, techniques, and schedules to help you safely and effectively maintain
the printer are detailed below. Keep the following items on hand to clean the printer:
Isopropyl alcohol
•
Cotton swabs
•
Soft-bristle brush
•
For your safety and to avoid damaging the printer, turn OFF and unplug the
printer before cleaning. Always take proper precautions when using isopropyl
CAUTION
alcohol, a flammable liquid.
Area / Item
After each roll of ribbon if using
thermal transfer media, or after
Printhead
each roll of media (or as needed)
if using direct thermal media.
Platen and After each roll of labels, after each
Assist Rollers roll of ribbon, or as needed.
After each roll of labels, after each
Peel Assembly
roll of ribbon, or as needed.
Media & Ribbon
As needed, based on a weekly
Path, & Media
visual inspection.
Sensor
Exterior As needed, based on a weekly
Surfaces visual inspection.
*Whichever interval comes first.

Adjustments and Maintenance

Soapy water/mild detergent
•
Compressed air
•
Printhead Cleaning Cards or Printhead Cleaning Film
•
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Cleaning Interval *
2-1
Method / Supplies
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; and, if necessary,
use Printhead Cleaning Cards or
Cleaning Film (see Section 2.1.1).
Cotton swab or cloth dampened with
isopropyl alcohol wiped across the
entire roller (see Section 2.1.3).
Cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol; wipe until clean.
Compressed air or a soft brush.
Isopropyl alcohol, as needed (see
Section 2.1.2 and 2.1.4).
Mild detergent applied with a
dampened cloth; wipe until clean.