Cleaning
Cleaning

Cleaning

This section provides methods for cleaning printer areas and how often.
Area
Method
Interval
Printhead
Use a Zebra cleaning pen (p/n 105950-035), a Zebra preventative maintenance kit (p/n 47362), or a clean swab dipped in 99.7% isopropyl alcohol.
After every five rolls of media (or more often, if needed). When using linerless type media, cleaning is required after every roll of media.
Platen Surface
Rotate the platen roller and clean it thoroughly with a fiber-free swab, or lint free, clean, damp cloth lightly moistened with 99.7% isopropyl alcohol.
After every five rolls of media (or more often, if needed).
Tear Bar
Clean thoroughly with 99.7% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.
As needed.
Printer Exterior
Water-dampened cloth or 99.7% isopropyl alcohol wipe.
As needed.
Printer Interior
Gently brush out the printer. Ensure the sensor windows are free of dust.
As needed.
Cleaning Areas
1
Platen
2
Printer Interior
3
Printer Interior
4
Tear Bar