General Cleaning; Cleaning The Print Roller; Cleaning The Printhead - Industrial Labeling Systems Ultimate 3000 Series Quick Operator's Manual

Cleaning
WARNING !
Before starting any maintenance, power OFF the printer and disconnect
the printer from the outlet!

General Cleaning

During the normal operation of the printer, particles of dust and paper can
accumulate inside the printer. Remove these particles with a soft brush or a
vacuum.
The cover of the printer can be cleaned with a standard cleanser.
CAUTION !
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents !

Cleaning the Print Roller

Accumulations of dirt on the print roller can lead to impaired media transport.
Clean the roller as follows :
1. Open the printhead.
2. Remove the media from the printer.
3. Remove all deposits with isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth.

Cleaning the Printhead

During printing, the thermal printhead will accumulate dirt such as paper dust or
particles of color from the ribbon. This accumulation can cause a
deterioration of the print quality
The following cleaning cycles are recommended :
Direct Thermal Printing
Thermal Transfer Printing :
CAUTION !
Do not use sharp objects for cleaning the printhead !
Do not touch the protective layer of the printhead with your hands!
Clean the printhead as follows :
1. Open the printhead as far as possible.
2. Remove the media and ribbon from the printer.
3. Clean the surface of the printhead with a cleaning pen, or use a cotton swab
dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
4. Let the printhead dry approximately 2 to 3 minutes before powering-on and
restarting the printer.
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: every media roll change
each ribbon change