AstroNova QuickLabel QL800, User Manual

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Printer Maintenance
QL-800 User Guide 93
2 Fill the orange packaging cap with approximately an 1/8th of an inch of de-ionized or
distilled water. Place the printhead in the cap. Allow the printhead to soak for approximately
5 minutes.
If the orange printhead packaging cap is not available, the printhead can be wiped with a
lint free cloth thoroughly wet with de-ionized or distilled water. Wipe the printhead in one
direction only.
3 Wipe the printhead with a dry lint-free cloth to remove excess water. Ensure that the
electrical contacts on the printhead are dry and clear of all ink and water.
4 Reinstall the printhead in the printer and close the latch. Complete the printhead
replacement procedure.
Powering Up After Extended Downtime
If the QL-800 has been powered down or unplugged for two weeks or longer, you must use the
following procedure before printing again.
Note: The printer will power down automatically after eight hours of idle time.
1 Press and hold the power key for one second to turn the power on.
The printer will begin the power-up process, and the green LED will flash momentarily.
When the green LED stops flashing and remains on, proceed to the next step.