Thermal printers are commonly used electronic products in the office. The print head is the most vulnerable part of the printer, and it is easy to be contaminated with dust, foreign objects, and sticky substances, which will reduce the printing quality and increase its wear and tear. Therefore, we should pay attention to maintenance in daily use. As long as the maintenance is proper, the service life will be extended accordingly. The most important thing is to clean it frequently. The specific method is as follows
1. Every time a roll of ribbon or a roll of thermal paper is used, the print head needs to be cleaned once. To clean the print head, the power of the thermal printer must be turned off in advance. When printing, print
The head will be very hot and must be allowed to cool down before cleaning.
2. Do not touch the heating part of the print head when cleaning, so as not to generate static electricity and cause damage to the print head, or use a grounding metal belt and an anti-static mat to avoid static electricity.
3. Use a cotton swab soaked in industrial alcohol, gently press it on the print head, wipe it from the top to the bottom, then rotate the roller, and wipe it while turning. If the cotton swab is dirty, replace it immediately.
4. After cleaning, do not use it immediately, wait until the alcohol cleaner has evaporated and the print head is completely dry before using it.
In addition, the maintenance of the print head also includes: do not touch the print head with metal objects or hands, minimizing the pressure and temperature of the print head, and ensuring that the width of the ribbon is wider than the label to prevent the exposed print head from being scratched by the label; Protected thermal transfer ribbon and print head protective film, etc.
