Zebra 105SL - Manual (Page 116)

Routine Maintenance
Lubrication 108
11342L-001 Rev. A 105SL User Guide 6/30/06
Lubrication
Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer.
The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in
Table 11 . See the following pages for
specific procedures.
Caution • No lubricating agents other than Zebra-supplied, silicon-only lubricants should
be used on the spindle felt clutches of this printer. Other commercially available lubricants
damage the finish and mechanical parts.
Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage
caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.
Table 11 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent* Perform these procedures at the following times:
• When
CLEAN HEAD NOW
appears.
• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of
labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.
• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll
(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive (media) sensor Air blow
Black mark sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Label-available sensors Air blow Monthly
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*
Snap plate Solvent* As needed
Cutter Solvent*
* 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%).