Zebra 110XiIIIPlus Quick Reference Manual - Preventive Maintenance
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Preventive Maintenance
Perform the following cleaning activities according to the schedule below. Refer to
Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning
Inconsistent print quality such as voids in the bar code or graphics may indicate a dirty
printhead. For best results, perform the following cleaning procedure after each roll of ribbon.
For 200 and 300 dpi printers
Clean after every roll (1500 ft or 450 m) of thermal transfer
ribbon, after every roll (500 ft or 150 m) of direct thermal media, or when “CLEAN HEAD
NOW” appears on the LCD.
For 600 dpi printers
Clean after each roll of media or when a “CLEAN HEAD NOW”
warning appears on the LCD.
Table 5 • Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Area
Method
Interval
Printhead (
-A)
Solvent*†
Direct Thermal Print Mode:
After every roll of media (or 150 m
of fanfold media).
Thermal Transfer Print Mode:
After every roll of ribbon.
Platen Roller (
-B)
Solvent*
Media Sensor (
-A and
Air blow
Media Path (
Solvent*
Ribbon Sensor (
-C)
Air blow
Peel/Tear Bar (
Solvent*
As needed.
Label Available Sensor
Air blow
Monthly.
Black Mark Sensor (
-F) Air blow
Monthly.
* Use Zebra’s Preventative Maintenance kit, part number 47362, or a solution of 90%
isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water.
† For 600 dpi printers, use Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material
removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra
reseller or distributor for more information.
Note •
You do NOT need to turn off the power for this procedure. If you turn off the power, all
data stored in the printer’s temporary memory is lost. If power is removed from a 600 dpi
printer when cleaning the printhead, the “CLEAN HEAD NOW” warning shown on the LCD
will not disappear.
Caution •
An improperly connected printhead data or power cable may cause the
printhead to generate excessive heat and/or a false HEAD COLD message to display
while the printhead is hot enough to cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
Electrostatic Discharge Caution •
Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when
handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.