User`s manual

1 DATECS LP-50

DAILY MAINTENANCE

— At the time of maintenance, be sure to turn off the power switch of the printer

and unplug it from the socket.

— Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off stains and dust from the surfaces of the main

body case. For severe soiling, dip the cloth in water and wring it, for wiping

offthe soil. Never use organic solvents, such as alcohol, thinner, trichlene, ben-

zene, ketone, or chemical dusters.

— If the equipment is contaminated with paper powder, use a soft brush

to clean it. Be careful not to damage the printing head.

— Cleaning the Printing Head

1. Referring to “4.5 Removing Paper Jam”, detach the platen roller unit.

2. Moisten gauze slightly with alcohol, and clean the heating surface of the

printing head with it.

3. Reattach the platen roller unit.

The printing head and motor are very hot. Be careful not to touch

them immediately after printing. Do not touch the heating surface

of the head with a bare hand or metal. When detaching or reat-

taching the platen roller unit, be sure to raise up the printing head,

otherwise, they could be damaged. Handle the detached platen

roller unit carefully so as not to damage it.

CAUTION