TM200 Service Manual
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1. Open the paper roll cover.
2. Clean the thermal element (the area that looks like it is marked with a thin black line) of the
thermal head with a cotton swab moistened with an alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or
IPA).
Radiation plate
Head Thermal element
Caution:
Never touch the thermal element with your hand. Doing so can damage the
thermal element.
3. After confirming that the alcohol solvent has dried up completely, close the paper roll cover.
Platen roller on receipt side
Wipe the platen roller surface with a cotton swab moistened with a little water while rotating
the platen roller gear.
Paper roll end sensor on receipt side
Clean the paper roll end sensor with a cotton swab moistened with a little water.
Exterior dirt
Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt from the exterior of the unit. If this does not get the
unit clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with a small amount of water or a solution of
water and a mild neutral detergent.
Caution:
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, trychloroethylene, ketone or other similar
agents for cleaning. Such agents can cause deformation, deterioration, and
damage to plastic and rubber components.
Dirt, lint, dust
Use a vacuum cleaner to completely remove all dirt, lint, and dust.
