Microcom 485TM, Operator'S Manual

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485TM Operator’s Manual - 880063-0100 4-1
Chapter 4 Printer Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance Schedule
It is important to note that the optimum print quality and print head life is achieved by
maintaining a clean printer and print head. A Microcom Corporation approved cleaning kit
(
part # 040005-0000 ) is available; contact your sales representative for purchasing
information.
AREA METHOD INTERVAL
Print Head
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, or thermal printer cleaning
card dampened with Isopropyl
Alcohol. After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.
Drive Roller
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, or lint-free cloth dampened
with Isopropyl Alcohol After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.
Peel Edge
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, or lint-free cloth dampened
with Isopropyl Alcohol
As Needed.
Interior Cleaning
Compressed air, static protected
vacuum cleaner, soft-bristle
brush, and/or lint-free cloth
dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol.
As Needed.
Exterior Cleaning
Lint-free cloth dampened with a
mild, non-abrasive general
purpose cleaner.
As Needed.
Table 4-1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule
4.2 Thermal Printer Cleaning Card
Any decline in print quality, voids or dropout areas in bar codes and/or graphics may
indicate that the print head is dirty and needs to be cleaned. The necessary cleaning
materials can be purchased through Microcom Corporation by contacting your sales
representative and ordering the
Cleaning Kit, part # 040005-0000 . The print head should be
cleaned after every roll of media or after every 512 feet of fanfold media (a typical stack of
tag or fanfold media is approximately 3,200 tags) to achieve the maximum printhead life.
CAUTION: Microcom Corporation will not be held responsible for
damage caused by any non-approved solvent, cleaning material and/or
method. The use of such non-approved materials and/or methods may
void appropriate expressed or implied warranties.