Technical information

Printhead
Solvent/isopropyl alcohol After every roll of media (or 500
feet of fanfold media) when
printing direct thermal and after
every roll of ribbon when printing
in the thermal transfer mode.
Platen Roller
Solvent/isopropyl alcohol
Media Sensor
Air blow
Media Path
Solvent/isopropyl alcohol + cloth
Ribbon Path
Air blow
Cutter
assembly
(if used)
If using
continuous
pressure-sensitive
media
Adhesive remover, such as
“Goo-Gone”
After every roll of media or
more often depending upon your
application and media
If using tagstock
or label backing
material only
Alcohol and air blow After every 2 or 3 rolls of media.
Peel Bar
Solvent/isopropyl alcohol Once per month
Label Available Sensor
Air blow Once per six months
Ribbon Feeding
Visual Once per 3 months
Belts
Visual, wear 6 months/500 rolls
Media Take-up Spindle
Formal preventive maintenance is not required.
Ribbon Supply Spindle
Formal preventive maintenance is not required.
Ribbon Take-Up Spindle
Formal preventive maintenance is not required. The ribbon take up
should not be readjusted unless the printer is malfunctioning. The
spindle can be adjusted to correct the problem.
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