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Preventive Maintenance
Platen Care and Cleaning
980006-001 Rev. A Zebra P630i & P640i Card Printer Service Manual 265
6.3 Platen Care and Cleaning
The Platen plays an important part in the printing process, providing a rigid supporting surface
for the card as it passes under the print head.
Because flatness is important, the Platen is surface ground to close tolerances. Any
irregularities in the surface due to abrasion, dings, or even seemingly unimportant particles of
debris can noticeably degrade printing performance.
Step 1. Remove the Platen.
Step 2. Clean its surface with soapy water.
Step 3. Dry the Platen with a lint-free cloth, then return it to the truck.
Step 4. Hold the Platen’s left end slightly downhill until it drops into place, taking care not to
dislodge the spring.
Important • Regular cleaning of the Platen helps maintain performance.