88 Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus User Guide
Routine Care and Adjustments
Cleaning Procedures
To clean the printhead, refer to the open printhead illustration
on the next page and follow these steps:
1. Open the printhead assembly.
2. Remove the media and ribbon.
3. Using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (Zebra part number 47362) or a solution of
90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water and swab, wipe along the print elements
from end to end. The print elements are on the brown strip just behind the chrome
strip on the printhead. Allow sufficient time for the solvent to evaporate.
4. Manually rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent and a pad.
5. Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the media and
ribbon paths.
6. Reload media or ribbon, and close the printhead assembly.
Note • The printer can remain on while you are cleaning the printhead. In this way
all label formats, images, and all temporary parameter settings stored in the printer's
internal memory are saved. In addition, keep the peel engaged while cleaning the
platen roller (media must be unloaded to do this) to reduce the risk of bending the
tear-off/peel-off bar.
Caution • Ensure printhead is fully open and engaged in the up position. Failure
to latch in the up position could result in the printhead falling on your hand
during the procedure.
Note • If print quality has not improved after performing this procedure, try
cleaning the printhead with Save-A-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated
material removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your
authorized Zebra reseller for more information.
