Service manual

Save-a-Printhead Cleaning Film - Kit P/N 44902
What is Save-a-Printhead cleaning film?
A specially coated film that removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead.
What are the benefits of Save-a-Printhead cleaning film?
Extends the life of your printhead.
Reduces maintenance downtime and the cost of replacing a printhead.
An inexpensive, easy and quick way to remove contaminants without having to remove the
printhead.
When should you use Save-a-Printhead cleaning film?
When you see degrading print quality that looks like faded print or a failed print element(s)
that cannot be corrected by cleaning with the pre-soaked cleaning swabs.
Save-a-Printhead Cleaning Film Maintenance Procedure
1. Remove power from the printer.
2. Open the printhead, remove media from the print mechanism.
3. Clean the printhead.
4. Position the Save-a-Printhead film in the print path, placing the glossy side down away from
the printhead (matte side up).
5. Close and latch the printhead.
6. Slowly pull the full length of the film through the print mechanism.
7. Again, clean the printhead.
8. Reload media, close and latch the printhead.
9. Print labels and inspect for improved print quality. If quality has not improved, contact our
Technical Support staff.
Cleaning Film Usage Issues
Only one pass is required to remove contamination buildup.
Each strip of film can be used up to 10 times.
Discard the strip when residue buildup or other contamination is apparent.
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