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5.1.4 Cleaning the printhead
The printhead accumulates dust, debris and resin residue, which can all degrade the
print quality. The printer will automatically self-clean the printhead (see section 4.3.13).
While this procedure removes much of the residue and debris, the printhead will
sometimes require manual cleaning, particularly after a ribbon breakage because large
pieces of ribbon material might be caught underneath the carriage. Do not clean the
printhead just after printing. The printhead is still hot after printing. Touching it too soon
after printing might cause injuries. Do not clean the printhead above the printing
surface.
To clean the printhead, proceed as follows:
1. Power off the MultiMax 6ds. Open up the rear cover and take out the
cassette.
2. Use a lint free cloth, or gauze, moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
3. Gently wipe the printhead (1), the release plate (2) and the rollers (4).
4. Note the position of the ribbon end sensor (3).
Clean the printhead after every change of roll of ribbon.
FIG 5-4 CLEANING THE
PRINTHEAD
5.1.5 OptiPrint™ cleaning system
The maintenance of the system is described in the installation guide which was packed
separate in the accessory box.