1. ZD611R Thermal Transfer RFID Printer
  2. ZD611R Thermal Transfer RFID Printer
  3. Maintaining the Printer
  4. Recommended Cleaning Schedule
  • ZD611R RFID Link-OS™ Desktop Printer
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
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Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Use the following guidelines to help you print high-quality labels and keep the printer running well.

Printhead

Interval:
Clean the printhead after every 5 rolls printed.
Procedure:
See .

Standard Platen (Drive) Roller

Interval:
As needed to improve print quality. Platen rollers can slip causing print image distortion and in worst-case scenarios not move the media (labels, receipts, tags, etc.).
Procedure:

Media Path

Interval:
Clean as needed.
Method:
Clean it thoroughly with fiber-free cleaning swabs and cloths moistened with isopropyl alcohol (minimum 99.7% pure). Let the alcohol evaporate completely.
Procedure:

Interior

Interval:
Clean the printer as needed.
Method:
Use a soft cloth, brush, or compressed air to wipe or blow dust and particles out of the printer. Use isopropyl alcohol (minimum 99.7% pure) and a fiber-free cleaning cloth to dissolve contaminants like oils and grime.
Procedure: See the following:

Exterior

Interval:
Clean as needed.
Method:
Use a soft cloth, brush, or compressed air to wipe or blow dust and particles out of the printer. Use isopropyl alcohol (minimum 99.7% pure) and a fiber-free cleaning cloth to dissolve contaminants like oils and grime
Healthcare Printer Models
 — The latest models now include Ultra-Violet (UV) and disinfectant-ready plastics for hospitals and other similar environments. The user controls are sealed so they can be cleaned with the rest of the printer’s exterior. See the ‘Guide To Disinfecting and Cleaning Zebra Healthcare Printers’ on the Zebra Web site for the latest information on tested and approved cleaning materials, and cleaning methods.

Label Dispenser Option

Interval:
As needed to improve label dispensing operations.
Procedure:

Cutter Option

Interval:
Not an operator serviceable component. Do not clean inside the cutter opening or blade mechanism. You may use exterior cleaning to clean the cutter bezel (housing).
Method:
Call a service technician.
Procedure:
Not applicable.
There are no operator serviceable parts in the cutter unit. Never remove the cutter cover (bezel). Never attempt to insert objects or fingers into the cutter mechanism.
The blade has a special coating to resist adhesives and wear. Cleaning it may ruin the blade.
Using un-approved tools, cotton swabs, solvents (including alcohol), etc.; all may damage or shorten the cutter’s usable life or cause the cutter to bind.