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8.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CLEANING THE THERMAL HEAD
If the surface of the thermal head exposed to dirt, ensure to clean the thermal head to avoid a print defect.
8.2.1 Procedures for Cleaning the Thermal Head
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Turn off the power before cleaning.
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Push the platen release lever to the direction of the arrow in the
Figure 8-1. Pull up the platen
block after making sure that the platen block is released from the printer main body.
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Clean the heat element shown in Figure 8-3 using a cotton swab dipped in ethyl alcohol or isopropyl
alcohol.
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Set the platen block after the alcohol has dried completely.
Heat element
Platen release lever
Figure 8-3 Cleaning Position of the Thermal Head
8.2.2 Precautions for Cleaning the Thermal Head
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Do not clean the thermal head immediately after printing because the temperature of the thermal
head and its peripherals rises very high during and immediately after printing.
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Clean the thermal head with the platen block released.
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Do not use sandpaper, a cutter knife and etc. for cleaning. They will damage the heat element.