CAB A+, Operator'S Manual

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6 Cleaning
6.4 Cleaning the Label Sensor
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Attention!
Label sensor can be damaged!
The cleaning method described here cannot be used for the A6+ and A8+ label printers. There is a risk that
the label sensor cable could be ripped out.
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In the case of the A6+ and A8+ label printers, commission cleaning by the Service Department.
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Attention!
Label sensor can be damaged!
Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label sensor.
The label sensor can become dirtied with paper dust. This can adversely affect label detection.
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Fig. 18 Cleaning the label sensor
1. Turn lever (1) counterclockwise to lift the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.
3. Remove Allen key (5) from its retainer.
4. Press the latch (3) and slowly pull label sensor outward via the tab (4). Ensure that the label sensor cable is not
tensioned by this.
5. Clean label sensor and sensor units (2) with brush or cotton swab soaked in pure alcohol.
6. Push label sensor back via tab (3) and set it (
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4.2.3 on page 14).
7. Push Allen key (4) into retainer.
8. Reload labels and transfer ribbon.