Maintaining the Everest 600 Printer
c. Open latches 1, 2, and 3 inside of the printer.
d. Remove the print ribbon carrier. For specific instructions, refer to
Change the Print Ribbon
the
page 17.
e. Pull out the retransfer ribbon carrier. For specific instructions, refer
to the
Change the Retransfer Ribbon
Tip: The retransfer ribbon carrier cannot be removed from
the printer.
3. Press and hold the operator button for 2 seconds to access Diagnostic
Test 1. The platen roller begins to rotate and the Active indicator light on
the front panel blinks.
4. Clean the platen roller (to the right of the print head).
a. Remove the sponge swab and the swab handle from the Everest
cleaning kit.
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procedure on page 20.
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b. Insert the sponge swab into the unnotched end of the swab handle.
Sponge
Swab
Swab
Handle
c. Apply isopropyl alcohol to the sponge swab.
d. As the platen roller rotates, use the sponge swab to wipe the platen
roller.
Caution! Do not apply pressure when cleaning the platen roller
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with the sponge swabs. Applying pressure may damage the
platen roller, leaving scratch marks on the printed disc.
Tip: As you wipe the platen roller, allow it to rotate a full turn before
moving to the next area.
5. Press and release the operator button to exit diagnostics mode.
6. Prepare the printer for use.
a. Power off the printer.
b. Install the print ribbon carrier.
c. Install the retransfer ribbon carrier.
d. Close all latches.
e. Close the side cover.
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