User's Manual

Routine Maintenance
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller
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13383L-002 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/2/05
To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:
1. Open the printhead.
2. Remove the media and ribbon (if loaded).
3. Use Preventative Maintenance kit, part number 47362 or a solution of 90% isopropyl
alcohol and 10% deionized water on an applicator to wipe along the print elements from
end to end, as shown in Figure 46. (The print elements are on the brown strip on the
printhead.) Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate.
Figure 46 • Cleaning the Printhead
4. Rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent and an applicator.
5. Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the rollers.
6. Reload the media and the ribbon (if required).
7. Close the printhead.
Caution • The printhead is hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-
sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.
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Applicator
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Platen roller
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Printhead print elements
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Printhead lever
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