User manual

BTP-R580 USER MANUAL
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5 Printer routine maintenance
Caution:
 Before starting routine maintenance, ensure that the printer is
switched off.
 Do not use solvents like gasoline or acetone.
 When cleaning sensors, the printer should not be switched on
until the pure alcohol has totally evaporated.
 It is recommended that the maintenance cycle should not be
longer than one month.
5.1 Cleaning the platen
The steps for cleaning the platen are as given below:
1) Switch off the printer.
2) Open the top cover of the printer.
3) When the top cover is opened, wipe off stain such as dust on
the platen by using a soft cotton cloth with neutral cleaning
agent.
4) Close the top cover after the alcohol has evaporated
completely.
5.2 Cleaning the mark sensors
The black mark sensors need to be cleaned if the printer has trouble
identifying the black marks.
The steps for cleaning sensors are as below:
1) Switch off the printer.
2) Open the top cover of the printer.