User's Manual

Cleaning
Cleaning the Print Head
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10. Discard both cleaning cards after a single use.
Cleaning the Print Head
A cleaning using the Cleaning Cards usually suffices. However, a separate Print Head cleaning can remove
more stubborn deposits when print anomalies persist. To avoid deposits, only use foam-tipped swabs.
1. Place the printer power switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
2. Open the Main Cover, release the Print Head Carriage, and remove the ribbon. Leave the Print Head
Carriage in its raised position. (For details, see Chapter 2.)
3. Clean Print Head by moving an alcohol-moistened swab tip side-to-side across the Print Head elements.
Only use moderate force. To re-order swabs, please refer to the Media List on the Windows Drivers and
User Documentation CD supplied with this printer.
4. The swabs can also be used in a similar manner to clean the optional magnetic encoding head.
Note • Do not use previously used cleaning cards.
Caution • Never use a sharp object or any abrasive to scrape deposits from the print
head. Permanent damage to the print head will result.
Caution • Do not touch the print head if the printer has been in service in the last 10
minutes. It could be very hot and cause a burn.