© 2017 JCM American Corporation
5
August, 2017
CLEANING PROCEDURES
Regular cleaning of the GEN2U Printer Unit will help promote optimum
printer performance. Indications that the Printer may require cleaning include:
• Frequent paper jams
• Partial print output
• Light print quality
The
JCM Printer Cleaning Kit (P/N 350-00292-100)
is recommended for best
results cleaning the GEN2U Printer. The Cleaning Kit includes Alcohol Wipes,
Cleaning Swabs, and feed-through Cleaning Cards.
To clean the GEN2U Printer, use the following procedure:
1. Press the Lid Latch (refer to Figure 2
c
on page 4) to open the Printer Lid.
2. Use a cleaning swab dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol to wipe clean the following
Sensors (refer to Figure 4 on the following page):
• Printer Tray Sensor (Figure 4
a
)
• Paper Low Sensor (Figure 4
b
)
• Lid Open Sensor (Figure 4
d
)
• Ticket Taken Sensor (Figure 4
e
)
Table 2
GEN2U Printer Sensor Cleaning Methods
Symbol
Sensor Type
Cleaning Method
a
Printer Tray (Drawer Open)
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
b
Ticket Low (Paper Low)
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
c
Paper Out (Index Mark)
Blow clean with compressed air.
d
Lid Open
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
e
Ticket Taken Sensor
Wipe clean with an alcohol swab.
NOTE: JCM strongly recommends a thorough cleaning of the GEN2U Printer at least
once per year. Additional cleanings may be indicated, depending on environmental
conditions where the GEN2U Printer is installed (e.g., smoke-filled or dusty
environments).
Figure 3
JCM Printer Cleaning Kit (P/N 350-00292-100)
NOTE: GEN2U Printer Sensor Cleaning Methods are listed in Table 2 below. Refer to
Figure 4 on the following page for Sensor locations.
