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.