User guide

Routine Maintenance

Lubrication

57512L-004 Rev. A 110PAX4/R110PAX4 User Guide 6/29/11

Lubrication

Cleaning Schedule

Cleaning your print engine regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the

print engine. The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 8. See the following

pages for specific procedures.

Clean the Exterior

Clean the outside surfaces of the print engine with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent

solution or desktop cleaner sparingly, as needed.

Caution • This print engine does not require lubrication. Applying lubricants may damage

your print engine’s finish and decrease the performance of its electromechanical parts.

Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage

caused by any other fluids being used on this print engine.

Table 8 • Recommended Print Engine 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

Reflective media sensor Air blow

Media path Solvent*

Ribbon sensor Air blow

Door-open sensors Air blow Monthly and as needed

Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*

Clear plastic antenna cover

(RFID print engines)

Air blow

* Use Preventative Maintenance kit (part number 47362) or a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and

10% deionized water.

Caution • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.