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Cleaning the printer components
G5581A Microplate Labeler Quick Guide
Cleaning the printer components
When to do this
Clean the printhead and print roller when you replace the rolls of ribbon and labels.
Cleaning the printhead regularly helps to ensure a consistently good printed image and
prevents premature wear of the printhead.
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Printhead
. Substances can accumulate on the printhead leading to degradation of
print quality.
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Print roller
. Accumulations of dirt on the print roller can impair the forward
movement of the labels and ribbon and impair the print quality.
If the printer components appear damaged, contact Agilent Technical Support.
Before you start
Remove the labels and ribbon before you attempt to clean the printer components. For
details, see
“Loading labels and ribbon” on page 8
.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electric shock, turn off the Microplate Labeler and disconnect the
power cord before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
WARNING
The printhead is hot after use. To avoid risk of injury, ensure the printhead has
cooled down before cleaning.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the printhead, do not use sharp or hard objects to clean
printhead. Do not touch the protective glass layer of printhead with your fingers.
Ensure that you have the following:
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Isopropyl alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the print roller
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Cleaning pen from the Media Kit to clean the printhead
Alternatively, you can use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
You can use the following procedure or you can access a video of how to clean the
printhead from the Help menu on printer touchscreen.
