How To Clean The Printer; Clean The Printhead - Honeywell PM42 User Manual

Chapter 6 — Maintain the Printer

How to Clean the Printer

Clean the Printhead

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To properly maintain the printer, regularly clean these printer parts:
• Printhead
• Media guides
• Exterior of the printer
Caution: To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer,
never insert any pointed or sharp objects into the printer.
Caution: Use only the cleaning agents specified in this section.
Honeywell is not responsible for damage caused by any other
cleaning materials used on this printer.
Caution: Isopropyl alcohol is a highly flammable, moderately toxic,
and mildly irritating substance.
Follow these guidelines:
• Always remove the power cord before cleaning.
• Never spray the printer with water. Protect it from water when
cleaning the premises.
• Never use sharp tools for removing stuck labels. The printhead and
rollers are delicate.
Clean the printhead on a regular basis to extend the life of the printhead
and maintain print quality. You should clean the printhead each time you
replace the media. The printer ships with a cleaning card, but you can
contact your local Honeywell representative to order additional cleaning
cards.
Caution: Never use hard or sharp tools to peel away stuck labels or
other material. The printhead is delicate and can easily be
damaged.
1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the printer from power.
2 Open the media cover.
3 Remove the media and ribbon (if installed).
PM42 Mid-Range Printer User Manual