Intermec PC43d PC23 and PC43 Desktop Printer User Manual - Page 130

Chapter 6 - Maintain the Printer Clean the Printhead Cleaning the printhead on a regular basis is important for the life of the printhead and for the print quality. You should clean the printhead each time you replace the media. Follow this procedure to clean the printhead using the cleaning card. If you need to clean additional residue from the platen roller or tear bar, use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Caution: Never use hard or sharp tools to peel away stuck labels or other material. The printhead is delicate and can easily be damaged. 1 Turn the printer off and disconnect the printer from power. 2 Open the printer and remove the media and ribbon (if installed). 3 Insert most of the cleaning card under the printhead, and then lower the printhead. 4 Pull out the cleaning card and raise the printhead. 5 Wait for approximately 30 seconds to allow the cleaning fluid to dissolve the residue. 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 if necessary. 7 If necessary, clean residue from the platen roller or tear bar with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 8 Once the parts are dry, replace the media (and ribbon) in the printer. 9 Close the printer, reconnect power, and turn on the printer. 116 PC23 and PC43 Desktop Printer User Manual