Document #101-0086
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5/22/07
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Figure 11-6
Head Cleaning Precautions and Procedure
Cleaning Precautions
1.
Do not clean the head directly after printing because the thermal head and its periphery are
hot during and after printing.
2.
Do not use sandpaper, paper knife etc. when cleaning as it could damage the heat elements.
Cleaning Procedure:
1.
Turn over the lever to the direction of the arrow in figure 11-7. Pull up the platen after mak-
ing sure that the platen is released from the lever. (Open state)
2.
Clean the heat elements with a cotton swab immersed in ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.
3.
After the alcohol has completely dried, close the platen. (Closed state)
Figure 11-7
