Clean the Printhead
Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to
clean the printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours, environmental effects such as dust etc.
CAUTION!
Wrong cleaning auxiliaries can damage the printhead!
Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead.
Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead.
Clean the Label Photocell
CAUTION!
Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the label photocell.
Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label photocell.
The label photocell can be soiled with paper dust. This may affect the label scanning.
ILX 56/8, 80/8, 54/12, 81/12
A
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Turn the lever counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
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Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the print mechanics.
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Blow out the photocell (A) with the compressed air spray. You have strictly to observe the instructions mentioned on the
can.
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Moisten a cleaning card (B) with the printhead and roll solvent to clean additionally the photocell inside.
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Reload labels and transfer ribbon.
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Turn the lever counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
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Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the print mechanics.
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Clean the printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a
cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol.
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Before using the printing system, let the printhead dry for
about two to three minutes.
ILX 103/8, 104/8, 106/12, 106/24, 108/12
B
English
A
ILX
B
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