Paxar 9854 - Manual (Page 47)

05/08 Rev. AB OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK Care & Maintenance
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Cleaning the Printhead
You may need to clean the printhead when
you see voids or streaks in the printing or
notice uneven printing.
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the printhead pressure lever. The
printhead lifts upwards.
3. Remove the material and ribbon.
Cleaning with the cleaning pen (order
part number 114226):
4. Applying light pressure, go over the
printhead (1) a few times with the cleaning
pen (Fig. 1).
Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol:
¯ Use isopropyl alcohol if you do not have
a cleaning pen.
« Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl
alcohol and wipe the printhead clean.
CAUTION! - The printhead is
sensitive to static electricity, which
can damage the printhead or
reduce its life. Ground yourself by
touching a metal surface, such as
the printer’s metal base, before
cleaning the printhead.
« Do not use sharp objects to clean
the printhead!
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