User`s manual

Extending Print
Head Life
The print head is the most critical component in
your printer, and possibly the most delicate. It is
a consumable item just like the brakes on your
car, which will eventually wear over time. How
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ever, with ongoing careful attention and main
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tenance, you can extend the life of the print
head!
Below are photographs of three print heads.
The first print head is brand new. The second
has printed over 1 million linear inches of ther
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mal transfer labels and has been properly main
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tained. The third print head has printed far
fewer labels, but without proper care and main
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tenance, signs of abrasion and contamination
build-up are evident.
Contaminant buildup occurs gradually and re-
sults in poor print quality that may look like
faded print or failed print element(s). This build
up is very resistant to cleaning with the
pre-soaked swabs and is difficult to remove.
Note - The one million inches of print head
usage shown in the illustration above is used for
reference only. The actual print head life will
vary due to environmental conditions, printer
setup and the properties of the media used. See
Print Head Care for more details.
Operator Maintenance
980412-001 Rev.A B-3
New Over 1 Million Less Than 1 Million
Inches Inches
(Properly Maintained) (Without Proper Care)