Zebra 110XiIIIPlus Quick Reference Manual - page 15
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11347LB R4 6/4/04
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1.
Open the printhead by moving the printhead lever to the open position.
2.
Remove the media and ribbon from the print mechanism.
3.
Use Zebra’s Preventative Maintenance kit, part number 47362, or a solution of 90%
isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water on an applicator. Wipe the printhead elements
(
-A) from end to end. (The printhead elements form the grayish/black strip just
behind the chrome strip.) Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate.
4.
Rotate the platen roller (
-B) and clean thoroughly with solvent.
5.
Brush/vacuum any paper lint and dust away from the rollers, the media sensor (
-A), the black mark sensor (
-F), and the ribbon sensors
(
6.
Reload ribbon and/or media as necessary. Close the printhead by moving the lever to the
closed position. You may now continue printing.
Figure 7 • Printhead/Platen Roller Cleaning
Note •
If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the printhead with Save-a-Printhead
cleaning film. This specially coated material removes contamination buildup without
damaging the printhead. Refer to the User’s Guide or call your authorized Zebra reseller
or distributor for more information.