User guide

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B
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Maintenance
Cleaning
When you clean the printer, use one of the following supplies that best suits your needs:
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The cleaning process takes just a couple of minutes using the steps outlined below.
Cleaning Supplies Order Quantity Intended Purpose
Cleaning pens Set of 12 Clean printhead
Cleaning swabs Set of 25 Clean media path, guides and sensors
Printer Part Method Interval
Printhead Let the printhead to cool for a minute, then use a
new cleaning pen to swab the dark line on the
printhead from end to end.
When using direct
thermal: after every
roll of media.
Platen roller See “Platen Considerations” in the Maintenance
chapter. Manually rotate the platen roller. Clean it
thoroughly with 90% medical-grade alcohol and a
fiber-free cleaning swab (such as a alcohol filled
Texpad swab or alcohol moistened lint-free
cloth).
As needed.
Peel bar Clean it thoroughly with cleaning swab (such as a
alcohol filled Texpad swab or alcohol moistened
lint-free cloth).
Let alcohol dissipate and the printer dry
completely.
Media path
Exterior Water-dampened cloth.
Interior Gently brush out printer.