User guide

84 170PAX 4 User Guide 10/12/2004 57516L-001 Rev. 1

Routine Maintenance

Clean Interior

4. See Figure 44. Using Zebra’s Preventative Maintenance kit (part number 47362) or a

solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water on a cotton swab, wipe the

print elements from end to end. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

Figure 44 • Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning (Right-Hand Unit Shown)

5. Use a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol to clean the platen roller and other rollers.

Rotate the rollers while cleaning.

6. Reload the ribbon and media (if used).

7. Turn On (I) the print engine.

Printhead elements (gray strip)

Cotton swab

Platen Roller

Note • If print quality does not improve after you perform this procedure, clean the printhead

with Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. Call your authorized Zebra distributor for more

information.

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