Toshiba B-480-QP, Owner'S Manual

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9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33007
9.1 Cleaning
To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer it should be regularly cleaned. The
greater the usage of the printer, the more frequent the cleaning. (i.e. low usage=weekly : high usage=daily).
A print head cleaner is not enclosed with the printer, so please inquire at your local distributor.
1.
Turn the power off.
2. Open the top cover.
3. Turn the head lever to raise the print head.
4. Remove the ribbon and media.
5. Clean the element of print head with print head cleaner.
6. Wipe the platen, feed roller and pinch roller with a cleaner moistened with alcohol.
Remove dust or foreign substances from the internal part of the printer, if any.
9. GENERAL MAINTENANCE
9.1 Cleaning
WARNING:
1. Be careful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot.
2. Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.
3. Do not touch moving parts. To reduce the risk that fingers, jewelry, clothing, etc., be drawn
into the moving parts, push the switch in the “OFF” position to stop movement.
4. To avoid injury, be careful not to catch or jam your fingers while opening or closing the cover.
Pinch Roller
Feed Roller
Print Head
Element
Element
Print Head
Platen
Print Head Cleaner
(24089500013)
Fig. 9-1
WARNING:
1. Be sure to disconnect the power cord prior ot performing any maintenance.
2. Do not use any tool that may damage the print head.
3. DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer.