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SP320 User Manual
Rev.1.0
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Chapter 5 Clean the Printer
Adhesives and coatings of the media can transfer onto the printer parts over time along the
media path including the thermal print head and media sensor. This build-up can accumulate
dust and debris. Failure to clean the print head, media path, and media sensor could result in
print quality, worst more of inadvertent loss off labels, label jams and possible damage to
the printer.
Caution
：
1) Make sure to turn off the printer prior to cleaning.
2) As the print head gets hot during printing, if intending to clean the print head, turn the
printer off and wait approximately 2~3 minute before commencement.
3) When cleaning the print head, take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head,
prevent damage to print head due to static electricity, etc.
4) Take care not to allow the print head become scratched and/or damaged in any way.
5.1 Cleaning Print Head
1) Open the Printer Cover and then use the cleaning pen (or cotton stick with diluted alcohol,
alcohol or isopropanol) to clean the head in the direction from the center of the head to two
sides.
2) After cleaning the head, do not use the printer until the alcohol used for cleaning evaporates
completely (1~2 min) and the printer has completely dried.
5.2 Cleaning Roller or Paper Path
1) Open the printer cover and then remove the paper.
2) Remove any dust or foreign substances using dry cloth or cotton swab.
3) Soak the cloth or cotton swab in alcohol for medical use and use it to remove adhesive
foreign substances or other pollution materials.
4) After cleaning the parts, do not use the printer until the alcohol evaporates completely (1~2
min) and the printer has completely dried.
Note: Clean the parts when print’s quality o r label detection degrades.