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Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

4/30/13

Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide

P1009874-003

Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer. 
The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in 

. See the following pages for 

specific procedures.

Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent solution or 
desktop cleaner sparingly, as needed.

While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, 

hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the 
printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open 
printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose 
all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume 
printing.

Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage 

caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.

Printhead

Solvent*

Perform these procedures at the following times:

• When 

CLEAN HEAD NOW

appears.

• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of 

labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.

• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll 

(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.

Platen roller

Solvent*

Transmissive (media) sensor

Air blow

†

Black mark sensor

Air blow

†

Media path

Solvent*

Ribbon sensor

Air blow

Label-available sensors

Air blow

Every 6 months, or as needed

Tear-off/peel-off bar

Solvent*

Snap plate

Solvent*

As needed

Cutter

Solvent*

* Zebra recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab 

dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).

†  If using canned air, it is recommended that you turn off the printer before cleaning.

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.