User Manual

Using the Printer
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Preventive Maintenance
Extending Battery Life
• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures over 40°C (104°F) when charging.
• Always use a Zebra charger designed specifically for Lithium-Ion batteries. Use of any other kind of
charger may damage the battery.
• Use the correct media for your printing requirements. An authorized Zebra re-seller can help you
determine the optimum media for your application.
• If you print the same text or graphic on every label, consider using a pre-printed label.
• Choose the correct print darkness, and print speed for your media.
• Use software handshaking (XON/XOFF) whenever possible.
• Remove the battery if the printer won’t be used for a day or more and you’re not performing a
maintenance charge.
• Consider purchasing an extra battery.
• Remember that any rechargeable battery will lose its ability to maintain a charge over time. It can only
be recharged a finite number of times before it must be replaced. Always dispose of batteries properly.
See Product Disposal on page 69 for more information on battery disposal.
General Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION: Avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer. Never insert any pointed or sharp
objects into the printer. Always turn off the printer before performing any cleaning procedures. Use care
when working near the tear bars as the edges are very sharp.
CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The printhead can get very hot after prolonged printing. Allow it to cool off
before attempting any cleaning procedures.
IMPORTANT: Only use a Zebra cleaning pen (not supplied with the printer) or a cotton swab with 90%
medical grade alcohol for cleaning the printhead.
CAUTION: Use only cleaning agents specified in the following tables. Zebra Technologies Corporation will
not be responsible for damage caused by any other cleaning materials used on this printer.