1 DATECS
DPP-255
User’s Manual
UM 07.01.01/v1.0.0
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8. Maintains
Periodically clean the printer to maintain the printing quality and avoid failures.
Roll Paper: It is recommended to maintain the printer every 6 months or 1 million lines of printing.
Label Paper: It is recommended to clean up the printer head and roller everyday or every five rolls.
Thermal head
When cleaning the thermal dot line on the print head, use a cotton swab with alcohol (ethanol,
methanol or Isopropyl alcohol) and wipe off stains and dust.
Paper feed roller
When cleaning the paper feed roller and peeler roller, use a cotton swab with alcohol (ethanol,
methanol or Isopropyl alcohol) and wipe off stains and dust while rolling the roller. Isopropyl alcohol
is available to wipe deposited dirt.
Sensor and peripherals
Clean the stain, dust and paper powder on the paper empty sensor and paper cover sensor.
Peeler Unit
It’s necessary for using continuously and smoothly to clean accumulated residue of paste from
peeler unit as shown below, or the unit won’t work because of the residue.
If the sign appeared, please clean up peeler unit.
Indication of regular cleaning is once per five rolls.
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Prior to maintenance work, be sure to turn OFF the printer.
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Avoid cleaning the print head immediately because the print head is hot. Start maintenance work
after the thermal head becomes cool.
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Do not touch the print head with fingers directly. It may cause damage by electrostatic discharge and
contamination.
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Do not touch the thermal head dot line with bare hands or metal objects.
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Do not use volatile chemical agents, such as thinner and benzene.
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Do not get moisture or spill liquids inside of the printer.
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Turn ON printer only after alcohol is completely dried.
For maintenance and service, please contact you Datecs local distributor.