4.9 Cleaning Method
Print quality may decrease by paper chaff etc. adhere to the following parts.
In such case, turn OFF the power and open platen arm and follow cleaning instructions
below.
1) Thermal Head
Clean surface of heating element with a cotton swab moistened with alcohols solvent
(ethanol or IPA).
2) Platen
Remove trash and dust on the surface by wiping like rubbing slightly with dry cloth.
3) PE sensor, platen sensor, presenter sensor and its surrounding
Remove trash / dust adhered to sensor with a soft-bristled brush or a cotton swab.
4) Auto-cutter
Remove dust etc. adhered by air-blower. (reference : every 100,000 times movement)
[CAUTION]
– Since thermal head right after printing will be highly heated, please beware not to touch
with your finger or hands etc.
– Please do not touch directly with metal or by your hand to the heating element of the
thermal head.
– Please beware of static electricity while cleaning because it may damage the thermal
head.
– It may have a bloom of paper depending on papers, check at the period of maintenance
and decide what kind of a paper to use.
– Please make sure to turn ON the power after its complete dry.
– Please do not apply excess angle when opening the bezel unit.
Bezel Unit
Paper Sensor
Platen Sensor
Thermal Head
Presenter Sensor
Platen
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