4. MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Periodic Cleaning
A dirty print head or platen may reduce printing quality or cause malfunctions. We rec-
ommend cleaning the printer periodically (every 2 to 3 months) as shown below.
1.
Turn off the power.
2.
Push down the cover open lever to open the paper cover.
3.
Wait a few minutes until the print head cools.
4.
Use a cotton swab dampened with ethyl alcohol to wipe off any dirt and dust that is on
the print head and platen.
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CAUTION
When opening the paper cover, be careful not to touch the entrance of the blade of the auto
cutter.
The print head is very hot immediately after printing. Be careful not to touch it with your
hands.
Do not touch the print head with bare hands or metal objects.
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Refer to PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING THE PRINTER
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1. Print head
2. Platen