User's Manual

Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule
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13383L-002 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/2/05
Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer.
The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 10. See the following pages for
specific procedures.
Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage
caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.
Table 10 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent*† Perform these procedures at the following times:
• When
CLEAN HEAD NOW appears.
• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of
labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.
• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll
(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive (media) sensor Air blow
Black mark sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Label-available sensors Air blow Monthly
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*
Snap plate Solvent* As needed
Cutter Solvent*
* Use Preventative Maintenance kit, part number 47362, or a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and 10%
deionized water.
† For 600 dpi printers, use Zebra’s Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes
contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra reseller or distributor for
more information.