4.10
How to clean Thermal Head etc
In case wisps of paper adhere to heat element of the thermal head, print quality may drop.
Also, paper dust may adhere to platen and sensor part.
In this case, turn power off and conduct following cleaning.
1) Thermal Head
Clean surface of heating element with a cotton swab moistened with ethanol or IPA (isopropyl
alcohol). (Beware not to touch other parts.)
2) Platen
Remove trash and dust on the surface by wiping like rubbing slightly with dry cloth.
3) Mark Sensor/No paper sensor and its surrounding
Remove trash / dust adhered to sensor with a soft-bristled brush or a cotton swab.
4) Auto cutter
Remove trash / dust adhere to cutter with air blow. (Indication: As for every 100,000 times of
movement)
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Caution
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Since thermal head may be highly-heated right after printing, do not touch it by finger or hand.
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DO NOT touch directly with metal or by hand to the heating element of the thermal head.
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Beware of static electricity while cleaning, because it may damage the thermal head.
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Paper wisps abnormally appears depending on papers, determin the period of maintenance after
enough verification of the paper.
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Make sure to turn ON the power after its complete dry.
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Make sure not to apply excessive force over stop position when opening the thermal head cover.
Auto cutter
Mark sensor / Paper-out sensor
Platen
Thermal head
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