Extend Printhead Life
Extend the Life of Your Printhead with Save-a-Printhead Cleaning Film
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Use
Save-a-Printhead
Cleaning Film
1. Open the media cover.
2. Open the printhead, remove labels and ribbon from the print mechanism.
3. Clean the printhead per recommended preventive maintenance procedures.
4. Position the Save-a-Printhead film in the print path, placing the glossy side down
away from the printhead (matte side up).
5. Close and latch the printhead.
6. Slowly pull the full length of the film through the print mechanism.
7. Clean the printhead a second time per recommended preventive maintenance
procedures.
8. Reload labels and ribbon, close and latch the printhead.
9. Close the media cover.
Print labels and inspect for improved print quality. If quality has not improved, contact
Zebra’s Technical Support staff at 1.847.913.2259 or visit our Web site:
www.zebra.com.
Only one pass of Save-a-Printhead film is required to remove contamination buildup,
and each strip of film can be used up to 10 times. Discard the strip when residue
buildup or other contamination is apparent.
If a replacement printhead is needed, Zebra strongly recommends using a product
from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to ensure that your printer and part
warranties remain intact and that the product performs optimally.
Caution • An improperly seated printhead data cable or power cable could result in
the printhead generating excessive heat that could cause harm if it is touched.
