User guide

Routine Maintenance
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller
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4. See Figure 35. Using 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 35 • 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.
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Printhead elements (gray strip)
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Cotton swab
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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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