Zebra Technologies 105Se Manual De Usuario

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Zebra S-Series User’s Guide

With Save-A-Printhead Cleaning Film

The printhead is the most critical component in your printer, and possibly the most 
delicate.  It is a consumable item just like the brakes on your car, which eventually 
wears over time.  However, with ongoing careful attention and maintenance, you can 
extend the life of the printhead!

Below are photographs of three printheads.  The first printhead is brand new.  The 
second has printed over 1 million linear inches of thermal transfer labels and has been 
properly maintained.  The third printhead has printed far fewer labels, but without 
proper care and maintenance, signs of abrasion and contamination build-up are 
evident.

For optimum performance, clean the printhead regularly after every roll of thermal 
transfer ribbon or after every roll of direct thermal labels.  Take care when handling or 
cleaning the printhead by removing any jewelry that may scratch the printhead and 
use a grounding strap or anti-static mat to discharge static electricity that could 
damage the printhead.

To start, only use the pre-soaked (isopropyl alcohol) cleaning swabs provided in the 
preventive maintenance kit.  First, turn off the printer and open the printhead.  Lightly 
blow or brush away any loose dust and lint particles within the print mechanism (i.e., 
rollers, media/ribbon sensors, and printhead).  NEVER use any hard, metallic, or 
abrasive objects — such as a screwdriver — to remove adhesives or other 
contaminants that may have built up on the printhead.

Next, press the swab tip against the printhead and swipe the print elements from end to 
end.  Then, turn the platen rollers while wiping them from side to side.  Repeat this 
step until the swab no longer shows dirt.