46
4. MAINTENANCE
This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance.
To ensure the continuous high quality operation of the printer, you should perform a regular
maintenance routine. For high throughput it should be done on a daily basis. For low throughput it
should be done on a weekly basis.
4.1 Cleaning
To maintain the printer performance and print quality, please clean the printer regularly, or whenever the media or
ribbon is replaced.
4.1.1 Print Head
1. Turn off the power and disconnect the Power Cord.
2. Open the Top Cover fully.
3. Turn the Head Lever to
OPEN
position, and pull out the Ribbon Module.
4. Clean the Print Head Element with the enclosed Print Head Cleaner.
WARNING!
1. Be sure to turn off the Power Switch and disconnect the Power Cord before performing
maintenance. Failure to do this may cause an electric shock.
2. To avoid injury, be careful not to pinch your fingers while opening or closing the Top Cover and
Print Head Block.
3. The Print Head becomes very hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before performing
any maintenance.
4. Do not pour water directly onto the printer.
CAUTION!
1. Do not allow any hard objects to touch the Print Head or Platen, as this may cause damage to
them.
2. Do not use any volatile solvent including thinner and benzene, as this may cause discoloration
to the cover, print failure, or breakdown of the printer.
3. Do not touch the Print Head Element with bare hands, as static may damage the Print Head.
4. Be sure to use the Print Head Cleaner enclosed with this printer. Failure to do this may shorten
the Print Head life.
5. When opening the Top Cover, be sure to fully open it. Failure to do this may cause the Top
Cover to close by itself, resulting in injury.
6. Do not touch the print head and around the print head immediately after printing. As this may
cause you to burn.
Print Head Cleaner
Print Head Element
