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Characteristics of the Thermal Printhead
CAUTION !
The thermal printhead is the most sensitive part of your printer.
Pay special attention to the following guidelines :
1) The glass cover on the printhead must not be touched with the hand.
Do not use any sharp items, such as knives or screwdrivers, to clean
the printhead.
2) During printing, always take care that there is no dirt or foreign
objects on the labels in order to avoid impurification of the printhead.
This way, the printhead might be damaged.
3) Use proper label material with a smooth surface only.
A rough surface will affect the printhead and may cause damage and
reduce its operating life.
4) Clean the printhead regularly with a special printhead cleaning pen, or
an isopropyl alcohol soaked cotton swab.
5) Print with the lowest possible printhead temperature.
Careful use will allow you to print approximately between 18 to 30 miles
(30 to 50 km) of print media before the printhead needs replacing.
Improper usage can cause damage to the printhead.