Toshiba B-SX4T User Manual

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4. MAINTENANCE 
ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058 
4.1 Cleaning
 
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4. MAINTENANCE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.1 Cleaning 
 
 
 
4.1.1 Print Head/Platen/
 Sensors 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This chapter describes how to perform routine maintenance.  
To ensure the continuous high quality operation of the printer, you should 
perform a regular maintenance routine.  For high throughput it should be 
done on a daily basis.  For low throughput it should be done on a weekly 
basis. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To maintain the printer performance and print quality, please clean the 
printer regularly, or whenever the media or ribbon is replaced.  
 
 
1.  Turn off the power and unplug the printer.  
2.  Open the Top Cover.  
3. Turn the Head Lever to Free position, then release the Ribbon Shaft 
Holder Plate. 
4.  Open the Print Head Block.  
5.  Remove the ribbon and media. 
 
CAUTION! 
When cleaning the print head, be careful not to damage the print head 
with a hard object like a watch or a ring. 
          
 
 
 
 
 
Since the print head element can be easily damaged by shock, please 
treat it carefully by not hitting a hard object against it.   
 
  
WARNING! 
1.  Be sure to disconnect the 
power cord before 
performing maintenance.  
Failure to do this may 
cause an electric shock. 
2.  To avoid injury, be careful 
not to pinch your fingers 
while opening or closing 
the cover and print head 
block. 
3.  The print head becomes 
hot immediately after 
printing.  Allow it to cool 
before performing any 
maintenance. 
4.  Do not pour water directly 
onto the printer.  
CAUTION! 
1.  Do not use any volatile 
solvent including thinner 
and benzene, as this may 
cause discoloration to the 
cover, print failure, or 
breakdown of the printer.  
2.  Do not touch the Print 
Head Element with bare 
hands, as static may 
damage the Print Head.  
Care must be taken not to allow 
the metal or glass part of a watch 
to touch the print head edge. 
 
Care must be taken not to allow a
metal object like a ring to touch
the print head edge.