Panduit PTR3E - Manual (Page 49)

CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS
Supplies Needed:
PTR-CLN printer cleaning kit
Includes: 4 oz. (116 ml) bottle cleaning solution with MSDS,
cleaning pens, 100 swabs, 12 alcohol wipes and instructions
Cleaning the Print Head and Platen
1. Turn the printer OFF and remove the power cable.
2. Open the Top Access and Side Access doors.
3. Open the Print Head by pushing the Head
Latch toward the rear of the printer. The
Print Head is spring-loaded and will
automatically open as soon as the Head
Latch is disengaged. Remove the ribbon.
4. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab.
5. The Print Head faces downward along the
front edge of the assembly. Pass the end of
the dampened swab along the entire width
of the Print Head (you may need to move
the ribbon out of the way to do this).
6. Check for any black coloring or adhesive
on the swab after cleaning.
7. Repeat if necessary until the swab is clean after it is passed over the head.
8. The head should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon is changed and
more often in harsh environments.
9. Apply isopropyl alcohol to one of the cotton swabs.
10. The Platen is the rubber roller directly below the Print Head. It should be
cleaned of any ribbon or label residue.
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Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance
Print Head
Platen
Head Latch