Zebra TLP-2844 User Manual - page 35

Maintenance

Cleaning

When you clean the printer, use one or more of the following supplies that

best suits your needs:

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Cleaning pens (12)

Cleaning swabs (25)

Cleaning cards, 2-in wide (25)

Save-a-Print Head film, 2-in wide (3)

The cleaning process takes just a couple of minutes using the steps outlined

below.

Printer Part

Method

Interval

Print head

Let the print head to cool for one minute, then use a new

cleaning pen to swab the print elements (the thin gray

line on the print head) from end to end. NOTE: You do

not have to turn off the printer to do this.

If print quality remains poor after cleaning, try the

Save-a-Print Head cleaning film to remove buildup

without damaging the print head. Call your authorized

reseller for more information.

As

necessary

or after

every five

rolls of

media

Platen roller

Manually rotate the platen roller.  Clean it thoroughly

with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cleaning swab,

cleaning card, or lint-free cloth.

Peel bar

Clean it thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a

cotton swab.

As needed

Tear bar

Exterior

Water-dampened cloth

Interior

Brush or air blow

Cutter

Use tweezers to remove scraps

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