FENIX IMVICO
SM3000 OPERATION MANUAL
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CLEANING PROCEDURE AND PRECAUTIONS
In order to clean the thermal print head, proceed as indicated by the following steps:
1. Open the printer cover. Wet a cotton sponge in alcohol (ethanol, methanol or IPA), and use it in
order to clean the thermal elements of the print head and to remove the possible accumulation
of paper particles found on the cover, roller and nearby surfaces.
2. Wait for alcohol to evaporate before inserting the paper roll and closing the cover.
FENIX recommends cleaning the thermal print head periodically (each 2 or 3 months) in order to
keep the print quality.
NOTES:
The print head could be hot after printing. Make sure it has thoroughly cooled down
before proceeding to clean it.
Unplug the power supply cable before the cleaning.
Never touch the thermal elements of the print head with your hands.
Never use metallic or piercing elements for the cleaning of the print head, as they
could scratch it.
Fig a.
Thermal print head cleaning.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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The plug have to be located near the printer and have to be easily obtainable.
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Before connecting any communication data cable, check the printer is working properly by executing
the self-test.
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Set the SM3000 in a place where the connection cables do not suffer stretching or cross with each
other.
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