Maintain the 3400 and 5400N
Clean the Sensors
When should you clean the sensors?
•
You receive an error message stating that the printer is not detecting the
print ribbon, the upper sensor is not responding, or the lower sensor is
not responding.
•
The printing is off center.
# Tools Required
•
Sponge swabs with long handles (included in the Everest cleaning
kit)
•
Can of compressed air
1. Access the sensors.
a. Stop or pause all jobs.
b. Remove the ribbon carriers. Refer to page 16 and page 19 for
detailed instructions.
Important! The ribbon carriers cannot be removed from the printer
unless the system is powered on.
i.
Lift the printer cover latch to open the cover.
ii. Lower the printer cover.
iii. Turn the center latch counterclockwise to unlock it.
iv. Remove the print ribbon carrier.
v. Remove the retransfer ribbon carrier.
c. Power off the system. Refer to the
page 10 for instructions.
i.
Disconnect the power cord from the back of the 5400N or 3400.
ii. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Locate the sensors.
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Print ribbon sensor
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Upper sensor
•
Lower sensor
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Power Off the System
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Print Ribbon Sensor
3. Clean the Upper Sensor.
a. Locate the swab and handle in the Everest Cleaning Kit.
b. If necessary, remove the swab from the handle.
Swab
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Upper Sensor
Lower Sensor
Notch
Swab
Handle
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