WAGO TP298, Manual

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TP298
9. Printer maintenance
9.1.
General
The printer requires little maintenance.
A regular cleaning of the print head is very important. Only this assures a consistently good print
image and contributes considerably to the prevention of premature wear and tear of the print head.
Attention!
The printer must be disconnected from the power supply prior to maintenance activities!
We recommend the following maintenance tools:
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Solvent 50 (strong adhesive label solvent) or
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undiluted alcohol (spirit)
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a soft, lint-free cloth or cotton swabs
9.2.
General cleaning
During operation, dust particles will collect, especially in the area of the printing mechanism. Remove
these particles with a soft brush or compressed air.
The external surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a general purpose cleaner.
Caution: do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents!
9.3.
Cleaning the print roller
Dirt on the print roller may result in a poor print image and impaired material transport.
Clean the roller as follows:
1. Disconnect the device from the power supply
2. Turn the print head away
3. Remove inscription material and transfer foil from the printer
4. Remove all deposits with Solvent 50 and a soft cloth
9.4.
Cleaning the print head
During the print process, contaminations such as dust or ink particles from the transfer foil may
accumulate at the print head.
This results in a considerable deterioration of the print image quality (contrast differences,
appearances of bright, vertical streaks).
In this case, the print head requires cleaning.