Cleaning the Printhead
A cleaning using the cleaning cards usually suffices. However, a separate printhead cleaning
can remove more stubborn deposits when print anomalies persist. To avoid deposits, only use
foam-tipped swabs or cleaning pens.
1
Place the printer power switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
2
Open the main cover, release the printhead carriage, and remove the ribbon. Leave the
printhead carriage in its raised position. (For details, see chapter 2.)
3
Clean printhead by moving an alcohol-moistened swab tip or impregnated head cleaning
pen side-to-side across the printhead elements. Only use moderate force. To reorder
swabs or pens, please refer to the media list on the Windows drivers and user
documentation CD supplied with this printer.
4
The swabs and pens can also be used in a similar manner to clean the optional magnetic
encoding head.
Caution:
Never use a sharp object or any abrasive to scrape deposits from the print
head. Permanent damage to the printhead will result.
Caution
: Do not touch the printhead if the printer has been in service in the last 10
minutes. It could be very hot and cause a burn.
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