Zebra ZM400 - Manual (Page 97)

89 Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures
3/27/07 ZM400/ZM600 User Guide 79695L-001 Rev. A
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures
Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Table 14 shows the
recommended cleaning schedule. These intervals are intended as guidelines only. You may
have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.
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Clean the Exterior
You may clean the exterior surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of a
mild detergent, if necessary. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
Important • Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on this
printer.
Table 14 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent* Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of
media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).
Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of
ribbon or three rolls of media.
Platen roller Solvent*
Media sensors Air blow
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon path Solvent*
Pinch roller (part of Peel-Off option) Solvent*
Cutter
module If cutting continuous,
pressure-sensitive media Solvent* After every roll of media (or more often,
depending upon your application and media).
If cutting tag stock or label
liner material Solvent* and
air blow After every two or three rolls of media.
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent* Once a month.
Take-label sensor Air blow Once every six months.
* Zebra recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab
dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).