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8. Push the Unit Attention button to close the drawer and start the cleaning cycle.
When the cleaning cycle is complete, the drawer opens. Repeat if necessary.
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Clean Convex Surface While
Printhead is Still Installed
9. Remove the cleaning pad.
10. Clean the front two ribbon guides with a cotton swab soaked in the cleaning
solution.
11. Power down the printer.
12. Replace the ribbon (See “Installing a Print Ribbon” page 17) then put on the
cover.
Note: If the printing pad on the drawer becomes wet, allow to completely dry before using
the printer.
13. Power on the printer.
Alternate Cleaning Method
If a cleaning pad is not available, use the following cleaning procedure.
1. Power up the printer, then open the drawer.
2. Power down the printer, then remove the cover.
3. Remove the ribbon. See “Installing a Print Ribbon” page 17.
4. Lightly soak a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol.
5. Insert the cotton swab in the drawer opening and lift the swab upward as you run
the swab against the printhead elements shown in the following figure. Do not
remove the printhead.
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