Intermec PF8D, User Manual

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Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer
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Cleaning the Printer
Clean your printer regularly to maintain the quality of your labels and
extend the life of your printer.
Cleaning the Case
Keep your PF8 printer clean by periodically wiping it with a soft cloth
dampened with water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents that
may scratch the surface.
Cleaning the Printhead
When you load new media, use the cleaning card (P/N 1-110501-00)
to clean the printhead before you resume printing. You can also use
the cleaning card to remove label adhesive residue from the printhead.
To clean the printhead
1 Turn off power to the printer.
2 Open the top cover and print carriage.
3 Remove the media and any transfer ribbon.
4 Insert the cleaning card under the print carriage where the media
would normally go. Approximately 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of the card
should extend to the front of the printhead.
5 Close the print carriage.
6 Hold the printer steady, and pull the cleaning card forward until it
is out of the printer.
7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 to complete a second cleaning pass.
8 Dispose of the used cleaning card.
9 Load the printer with media and ribbon.