Carl Valentin COMPA II, Service Manual

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Cleaning Compa II series
12 Service instructions 11.15
4.1 General cleaning
CAUTION!
Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the label printer!
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Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer
surface of the label printer.
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Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft
brush or vacuum cleaner.
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Clean outer surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner.
4.2 Cleaning the print roller
A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect
transport of material.
1. Turn lever (1, Figure 2) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon form the label printer.
3. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.
4. If the roller appears damaged, replace it (see chapter 5.3, on page
17).
4.3 Cleaning the printhead
Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour
particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to clean the
printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours,
environmental effects such as dust etc.
CAUTION!
Printhead can be damaged!
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Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the
printhead.
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Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead.
1. Turn lever (1, Figure 2) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton
swab dipped in pure alcohol.
4. Allow printhead to dry for 2-3 minutes before commissioning the
printer.