Paxar 656 / 636 - Manual (Page 36)

30 • Maintenance / Adjustments Users Manual Model 656/636
Print Head Cleaning
CAUTION: TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE PRINTER BEFORE
STARTING ANY CLEANING.
NEVER REMOVE THE HEAD FROM THE PRINTER EXCEPT FOR
REPLACEMENT.
The Anti-static wrist strap (which must contact the skin and be
tight) and anti-static gloves must be worn at all times when
handling a print head to avoid damaging the print head.
Supplies:
- Always use clean supplies when cleaning the head.
- Never use anything abrasive to the head.
- NEVER use anything metallic on or near the printhead.
- Alcohol and a cotton swab are the recommended items to use when cleaning the
printhead.
RECOMMEND PAXAR "MASTER CLEANING KIT" # 921338
Procedure:
-The Printhead should be cleaned every two to four hours of continuous usage. A
good cleaning of the print head after eight to twelve hours of continuous usage
should be done. This cleaning must be done with the print head in the printer.
- Apply a liberal amount of alcohol to a swab.
- Rub the swab across the print line of the printhead to remove the build-up.
- The platen roller and feed rollers should also be cleaned with alcohol to remove ink
and card dust build-up.