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Cleaning the printhead is slightly awkward because it is difficult to see where you are cleaning.
You can get down on your knees so that you are looking up at the bottom of the printhead
carriage or you can reach under the bottom of the printhead from the top as shown. In this
photograph, note that the cleaning film is between the printhead elements and the fingers so
that the skin is not touching the elements. Gerber strongly recommends that you wear rubber
gloves when cleaning the printhead.
Cleaning the printhead is a two-step operation. The first step is to clean the peel bar and
printhead elements using the pink cleaning film. The second step is to remove dirt buildup on
the head using the pre-moistened alcohol pad from the cleaning kit.
It is very important to
clean the entire width of the printhead. The worst buildup and contamination normally
occur at the ends of the peel bar and printhead element.
Note: If you are cleaning the printhead after a foil break, visually inspect the printhead and
elements very closely to make certain that foil has not fused to the printhead. Extra cleaning
may be required if fusing has taken place.
To manually clean the printhead
CAUTION: When cleaning the printhead, it is very important that your fingers do
not touch the printhead element. Oils and salt on your skin will damage the
printhead. Be certain to keep the printhead cleaning film and the pre-moistened
alcohol pad between your fingers and the printhead. We strongly suggest using
rubber gloves to prevent your skin from touching the printhead, although the
gloves are not a requirement as long as your skin does not contact the printhead.
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Rub the front and bottom of the peel bar with the dull, abrasive side of the pink
cleaning film. Be certain to rub the entire width of the peel bar all the way out to each
edge. Use about one pound of pressure when rubbing and rub the width for
approximately 10 strokes.
Printhead
Pink cleaning film