User's Manual

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Cleaning

If indents appear at the same places on the printout at a regular interval (approximately every 50

mm), or if the back of the printout (white side) is dirty, clean the platen roller�

There may be dust, dirt, adhesive, etc� from the ribbon or paper on the platen roller�

Prepare a piece of gauze or other soft cloth

moistened with ethyl alcohol�

Perform the steps to of “Setting the

media (paper, ribbon)”�

Wipe off all the dirt while turning the platen

roller�

Thermal print head

If stains adhere to the thermal print head, unevenness or gaps may appear during printing�

Prepare a piece of gauze or other soft cloth

moistened with ethyl alcohol�

Gently wipe the thermal head without

touching it directly with your hands�

If the problem persists, wipe with a

polishing sheet�

Recommended polishing sheet :

Mipox polishing sheet GC10000-75 FEY-A

Platen roller

Caution

• Do not use benzene or thinners, which may damage plastic materials�

• To avoid injuring or burning yourself, always unplug the power cord before cleaning�

• The thermal head is hot just after printing� To avoid burning yourself, wait some time before

cleaning�

Platen roller

Thermal print head

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