Toshiba TSMB0039801 User Manual

6. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

6.1 Cleaning

6-1

SPAA-206-R1

6. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

1.  Be sure to disconnect the power cord prior to performing any maintenance.
2.  DO NOT POUR WATER directly onto the printer, as this may cause electric shock or fire.
3.  The print head becomes very hot while printing. To avoid getting burned, never touch the

print head during the maintenance.

CAUTION!
1. Do not use any sharp object to clean the print head and platen. Doing so may damage

them, causing poor print or missing dots.

2. Never use an organic solvent like thinners or benzene for cleaning. Using such solvents

may discolor the covers.

3. Do not touch the print head element as static built-up may damage the print head

To help retain the high quality and performance of your printer it should be cleaned regularly. The
greater the usage on the printer, the more frequent the cleaning. (i.e. low usage=weekly, high
usage=daily)

6.1 Cleaning

6.1.1 Cleaning the Print Head and

Platen

1) Turn the power OFF and open the printer

cover.

2) Clean the print head element (cross

hatched area in the figure on the right)
with a cotton swab slightly moistened
with alcohol.

3) Clean the platen with a soft cloth

moistened with alcohol.

6.1.2 Cleaning the Covers

Wipe the covers with a soft dry cloth or soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent. After using
detergent for cleaning, be sure to wipe it off with a slightly moistened cloth.

Print Head Element

Platen

CAUTION!
Hot surface. (Please refer to the
WARNING! On the above)