Operator`s manual

5.6.1 Cleaning the Printhead

If print quality begins to decline, indicated by symptoms including non-

compliant bar codes, print dropouts, streaking and smudging, the typical cause is

debris build-up on the surface of the printhead (see Section 4.3.4). Furthermore,

if this build-up is not removed it may lead to premature element failures, greatly

reducing the life of the printhead. To clean the printhead:

Turn ‘Off’ and unplug the printer.

Open the access cover. Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead

Assembly. Move media and ribbon away as necessary.

Gently wipe away all surface build-up on the Printhead (see below) using a

cotton swab moistened, not soaked, with isopropyl alcohol. Allow the

printhead to dry.

Re-install ribbon and media, if removed. Lower and rotate the Printhead

Latch to the locked position.

Close the cover. Plug in and turn ‘On’ the printer. Feed several labels to

normalize tracking.

Note: NEVER use a sharp object to clean the Printhead.