User guide

80 170PAX 4 User Guide 10/12/2004 57516L-001 Rev. 1
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule
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 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 • 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*
* 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.