Cleaning Tools
◼ Cotton swab
◼ Lint-free cloth
◼ Brush with soft non-metallic bristles
◼ Vacuum cleaner
◼ 75% Ethanol (for disinfecting)
◼ 99% Isopropyl alcohol (for printhead and platen roller cleaning)
◼ Genuine printhead cleaning pen
◼ Mild detergent (without chlorine)
Cleaning Process:
I. Always turn off the printer before cleaning the printhead.
II. Allow the printhead to cool for at least one minute.
III. Use a cotton swab and 99% Isopropyl Alcohol or genuine printhead cleaning pen to
clean the printhead surface.
Clean the printhead when
changing a new label roll.
I. Turn off the printer.
II. Rotate the platen roller and wipe it thoroughly with the lint-free 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.
Clean the platen roller
when changing a new
label roll
Use the lint-free cloth with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to wipe it.
Use brush with soft non-metallic bristles or a vacuum cleaner, to remove paper dust.
Clean upper and lower media sensors to ensure reliable Top of Form and Paper Out sensing.
Clean the exterior surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth (water-dampened cloth). If necessary,
use a mild detergent or desktop cleaning solution then use the 75% Ethanol to wipe it.
Clean the interior of the printer by removing any dirt and lint with a vacuum cleaner, as
described above, or use a brush with soft non-metallic bristles then use the 75% Ethanol to
wipe it.