LP 46 Neo User’s Manual
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4 Routine maintenance
Clean the print head, platen roller and sensor every month
according to the following steps. If the printer works in a tough
environment, the maintenance times can be properly increased.
4.1 Cleaning print head
When any of the following cases occurs, the print head should be
cleaned:
Printout is not clear;
Feed or retract paper with big noise;
Something else sticks onto the print head.
Follow the steps below to clean the print head:
1) Turn off the printer and open the top cover;
2) Lift up the top cover and find the print head. Wait for print head to
cool down completely if it has just finished the printing;
3) Wipe off the dust and stains on the surface of the print head with
alcohol cotton ball (it should be wrung out);
4) Wait for 5 to 10 minutes until the alcohol evaporates completely,
press down the print head module, and close the top cover.
