TSC PEX-1121 Series User Manual

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9 Maintenance
This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your print engine.
1. Please use one of following material to clean the print engine.
 Cotton swab
 Lint-free cloth
 Vacuum / Blower brush
 Printhead cleaning pen or 100% Ethanol or Isopropyl Alcohol
2. The cleaning process is described as following,
Print engine Part
Method
Interval
Print Head
1. Always turn off the print engine before
cleaning the print head.
2. Allow the print head to cool for a
minimum of one minute.
3. Use a cotton swab and 100% Ethanol
or Isopropyl Alcohol (or printhead
cleaning pen) to clean the print head
surface.
Clean the print head when changing a
new label roll.
Platen Roller
1. Turn the power off.
2. Rotate the platen roller and wipe it
thoroughly with water.
Clean the platen roller when
changing a new label roll
Peel Bar
Use the lint-free cloth with 100% ethanol
to wipe it.
As needed
Sensor
Compressed air or vacuum
Monthly
Exterior
Wipe it with water-dampened cloth
As needed
Interior
Brush or vacuum
As needed
Note:
 Do not touch printhead by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean it.
 Please use 100% Ethenol or Isopropyl Alcohol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage
the printhead.
 Regularly clean the printhead and supply sensors once change a new media to keep print engine
performance and extend print engine life.

TSC PEX-1121 Series Specifications

General

Brand	TSC
Model	PEX-1121 Series
Category	Printer
Language	English