Clean the Print Head
Clean the print head at every ribbon change, or more often if streaks start to appear or the ribbon has torn.
Required tools
:
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•
Prism cleaning kit (PN 210555-001)
•
A disc
•
99% Isopropyl alcohol
•
Cotton swabs
1.
Prepare the
Prism.
a.
Power off the
Prism.
b.
Remove the
top cover.
c.
Remove the
ribbon. Refer to
page 19.
d.
While pressing and holding the
on the Prism.
e.
When the disc not present indicator light flashes, release
the operator button.
2.
Prepare the
cleaning pad.
a.
Remove the
adhesive backing from the cleaning pad.
The cleaning pad is available in the cleaning kit.
b.
Attach the
cleaning pad to the top of a disc.
3.
Clean the
print head.
a.
Place the
cleaning pad with the attached disc on the
printer tray.
b.
Press the
pad down over the sensor.
c.
Place 5 drops of
isopropyl alcohol on the cleaning pad.
d.
Press the
operator button to close the printer tray and
start the cleaning cycle. When the cleaning cycle is
complete, the printer tray opens.
e.
If necessary, repeat step d.
cleaning pad with attached disc.
f.
Remove the
4.
Clean the front two ribbon guides.
a.
Apply isopropyl alcohol to a clean
b.
Run the swab against a ribbon guide to clean it.
c.
Repeat steps a – b for the second ribbon guide.
5.
Prepare the
Prism for use.
a.
Power off the
Prism.
b.
Reinstall the
ribbon.
c.
Replace the
top cover.
Note:
If the printing pad on the tray becomes wet, allow the printing pad to completely dry before using the
Prism.
d.
Power on the
Prism.
The Prism is ready for use.
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Change the Print Ribbon
on
operator button, power
cotton swab.
Maintain the Prism Printer
Press Pad Down
Over Sensor
Cleaning Pad with
Attached Disc
Front Ribbon
Guides
Cleaning Pad
Cleaning
Solution
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