Chapter 5 — Printer Maintenance
26 MP Compact4 Mark III User Guide
Schedule Cleaning Intervals
This section details the cleaning, adjusting and troubleshooting tips for the printer. The
following table outlines the recommended maintenance schedule for the various printer
parts.
Proper cleaning is critical. To maintain peak performance of the printer,
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Printer Maintenance Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Turn off the printer before cleaning the printhead. Use solvent*
on a cotton swab to clean the printhead from end to end.
After every roll of media
Platen roller Turn the power off. Rotate the platen roller and clean it
thoroughly with solvent* and a cotton swab.
After every roll of media
Media path Solvent* After every roll of media
Peel/tear bar Solvent* As needed
Media sensor Air blow Monthly
Exterior Mild detergent or desktop cleaner As needed
Interior Brush or vacuum cleaner As needed
* It is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used.
Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent; always take the proper
precautions when using this substance.