Datamax H-4212, Operator'S Manual

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H-Class 93
Schedule
The following table details the recommended cleaning schedules for various printer parts.
Recommended Cleaning Schedule*
Component / Area Cleaning Interval** Supplies / Method
Exterior Surfaces
As needed, based on a weekly visual
inspection.
Mild detergent applied
with a dampened cloth;
see Section 5.6.1.
Fan Filter
(tall models only)
As needed, based on a weekly visual
inspection. Vacuum; see Section
5.6.2.
Interior Compartment As needed, based on a weekly visual
inspection.
Compressed air or a soft
brush; see Section 5.6.3.
Media Sensing
Components
As needed, based on a weekly visual
inspection.
Compressed air, soft
brush, lens tissue and /
or isopropyl alcohol; see
Section 5.6.4.
Platen and Assist
Rollers
After each roll of media or ribbon;
sooner if needed.
Cotton swab or a cloth
dampened with isopropyl
alcohol; see Section
5.6.5.
Printhead
The interval varies according to the
media type used:
•
Thermal transfer media – after
each roll of ribbon.
•
Direct thermal media – after
each roll of media, or as needed.
Isopropyl alcohol, and if
necessary Cleaning Cards
or Cleaning Film; see
Section 5.6.6.
Ribbon Path
Components
(thermal transfer
equipped models only)
As needed, based on a weekly visual
inspection.
Cotton swab or a cloth
dampened with isopropyl
alcohol; see Section
5.6.7.
*For optional equipment, refer to the documentation that accompanied the item(s).
**Whichever interval comes first.