ASP sterrad NX, Service & Troubleshooting Manual

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Maintenance
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Figure 43. Correct Placement of Cassette Box in Drawer. Notice the Direction of the Arrow in the Box.
3. Tuck the flaps on the box inside the drawer edges. Close the drawer.
Cleaning the Thermal Printer Head
Inspect the quality of the printed information at the planned maintenance
interval. If the quality of the printed information is faint or has blank
spots, the thermal printer head needs to be cleaned.
WARNING! THE PRINT MECHANISM MAY BE HOT IMMEDIATELY
AFTER PRINTING. ALLOW IT TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
CLEANING.
Caution: Do not use abrasive materials or sharp objects to clean
any printer mechanism.
To clean the thermal printer head, do the following:
1. Turn the release lever until the platen block separates from the
printer mechanism. Lift up the platen block.
2. Clean the heating elements using isopropyl alcohol and a cotton
swab. Make sure no fibers from the swab remain on the elements.
3. After the alcohol is completely dry, reinstall the platen block onto
the printer mechanism.
4. Load the paper into the printer and close the printer door.
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Service Guide 111