Alcohol pads are used to clean the thermal head and other internal printer components.
Performing Routine Maintenance
To maintain good print quality:
1. Clean the stripper plate, platen roller, and cleaning rollers monthly,
using the alcohol pads included in the KODAK Thermal Printer Cleaning
Kit.
2. Only clean the thermal head when necessary. Do not include the thermal
head in your monthly cleaning process.
NOTE: If there is paper or ribbon loaded in the printer, remove it before
performing maintenance procedures.
WARNING:
Alcohol is a flammable liquid. It can cause eye irritation
and dry skin. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause
drying, cracking or irritation. Wash your hands with soap
and water following any maintenance procedures where
you use alcohol pads. For additional information, see the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
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Maintaining the Printer
In the United States for health, safety, and environment information, call
585-722-5151. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their local KODAK
Customer Service representative.
Cleaning the Thermal
Head and Stripper
Plate CAUTION:
Fingerprints can damage the thermal head, which looks like a
glass bar. Never touch it with your bare hands or fingers.
1. Make sure the power switch is turned off ( ).
2. Slide the cover release toward you, then open the upper cover carefully.
IMPORTANT: Cover does not open beyond a 90° angle.
CAUTION:
The thermal head becomes extremely hot during normal
operation. Wait approximately five minutes to begin cleaning
the head after you open the upper cover.
3. Remove an alcohol pad from its packaging. Move the pad along the
entire length of the thermal head, in one direction only. When you clean
the thermal head:
– Apply firm, even pressure.
– Make three passes along the thermal print head.
– Use a clean part of the pad for each pass.
4. Use another clean alcohol pad to wipe the edge of the stripper plate.