Cleaning The Cutter; Light-Duty Cutter - Datamax W-Class Maintenance Manual

2.4.5

Cleaning the Cutter

Always turn off and unplug the printer when connecting or disconnecting the cutter. Use WD-40
sparingly. Never spray directly into the cutter or get this solvent in the printer; severe damage may
result. The cutter blades are SHARP: to avoid injury, keep fingers and other body parts away from
the cutting surfaces; and to avoid damage, never touch metal objects against the blade surfaces.
CAUTION
The optional cutter should be cleaned every time a roll of labels has been used. In addition, if the
performance of the cutter becomes sluggish, cleaning is recommended. Proceed according to the type of
cutter being cleaned.
2.4.5.1

Light-Duty Cutter

Complete the following steps to clean the Light-Duty Cutter:
 Turn 'Off' and unplug the printer. If attached, remove the cutter tray. Raise the cover of the printer.
 Rotate the Latch and lower the cutter mechanism.
 Remove the Cover Screw and then carefully remove the Top Cover.
 Using compressed air, remove any debris from the interior cavity.
 Using a cotton swab soaked with WD-40™ (or similar product), wipe the exposed blade until clean.
Adjustments and Maintenance
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