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VII.
Simple maintenance procedures of the printer
The simple maintenance procedures aim to ensure the printing quality and extend the life of the
printer. Below are some of our recommended maintenance procedures.
1.
Clean and maintain your printer by using the tools listed below:
◼
C
otton swab
◼
C
otton cloth
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Vacuum cleaner or air brush
◼
M
edical alcohol
2.
Cleaning steps:
Item
Steps
Recommended frequency
Print head
1.
Turn off the printer
2.
Allow the print head to cool for at least
one minute
3.
Wipe the print head surface with a cotton
swab dipped in
medical
alcohol
When installing a new roll of
label paper
Rubber roller
1.
Turn off the printer
2.
While rotating the rubber roller, carefully
wipe it with a cotton cloth or cotton swab
dipped in
medical
alcohol
When installing a new roll of
label paper
Paper tearing-off piece
Paper stripping piece
Wipe it with a cotton cloth dipped in
medical
alcohol
When needed
Sensor
Remove dust from the sensor with an air brush
or vacuum cleaner.
Monthly
Outside of the machine Wipe it with a wet cotton cloth
When needed
Inside of the machine
Remove dust from inside of the machine with
an air brush or vacuum cleaner
When needed
Note:
⚫
Do not touch the print head directly by hand. If your hand touches it accidentally, wipe it with
a cotton swab dipped in medical alcohol
⚫
Use medical alcohol. Do not use industrial alcohol, which may damage the print head
⚫
If your printer displays error messages frequently, clean the sensor of the printer regularly
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The equipment can be used safely in tropical climates
