User's Manual

72 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning Schedule
The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Ta b l e 1 0 . Specific cleaning procedures are
provided on the following p ages.
Cleaning the Exterior
The exterior surfaces of the printe r may be cl eaned with a lint-free cloth. Do no t use harsh or
abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild deter g ent soluti on o r d esktop clea ne r
may be used sparingly.
Table 10 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent*†
Direct Thermal Print Mode:
After every roll of media (500 ft. or 50 m of
media).
Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every
roll (1500 ft. or 450m ) of ribbon.
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive sensor Air blow
Black mark sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Label available
sensors
Air blow
Monthly
Tear-off bar Sol vent *
As need edSnap plate Solvent*
Cutter Solvent*
* Use Zebra’s Preventative Maintenan ce kit, part number 47362, or a solution of
90% isopr opyl alcohol and 10% d eionized wate r.
† You may also use Zeb ra’s Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This speciall y coated material
removes contamination bu ildup without damagi ng the printhead . Call your authorized Zeb ra
reseller or distributor for more information.
Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated . Zebra Technologies is not responsible
for any other fluids used on this printer.
Caution • Do not use harsh or a brasive clean ing agents or so lvents.