Argox R Series - Manual (Page 51)

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6.
Caring for the printer
Before maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power.
Cleaning the Print Head (TPH)
To keep the Print Head remain in the best conditions and
efficiency and to extend duration for use, regular cleaning action
is needed.
Clean the print head as follows:
1.
Turn off the printer.
2. Open the top cover to access the print head module
3. Remove the ribbon.
4. Rub the print head with a cotton bud moistened with
“Ethanol” or “IPA”.
5. Check for any traces of black coloring or adhesive on the
cotton after cleaning.
6.
Repeat if necessary until the cotton is clean after it is
passed over the head.
Cleaning Interval
It’s strongly recommended to regularly clean print heads at least
when changing every one label roll (in direct thermal printing
mode) or every one ribbon roll (in thermal transfer printing
mode). In addition, if printers are operated under critical
applications and environments
, or if it’s found that print quality is
degraded, please clean print heads more frequently.