Maintenance & Cleaning
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1. 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 Maintenance amp Cleanin General NoliCE saiiicesicccutinderenceatcanwiesiataedatavees 2 Maintenance by Qualified Personnel 2 Pe aaa yoga tnigougeecoedercea seve cet eaonueaina eceooes 2 Troubleshooting sccorccteccdcnerepstassedavenosieneeders 2 Ordering Spare Parts ccccccesesseeeeeeees 3 Note on Cleaning 5s acsceecicics deactsateevetenententes 3 Cleaning Agents cccccesesseeeeeseeeeeeeeees 3 Printhead ccccccecesecceeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaees 5 Cleaning the printhead with a cleaning pen sensonsonnnenseneseronrrnnernrrnnrnnee 6 Cleaning the printhead with a cleaning roller cocsncecosdeccedversinsenieneessaeeteeees 7 Cleaning the printhead with alcohol based solvents cccsscccseseeeees 9 Replacing the printhead cccecceeee 10 AP 7 1 g USER MANUAL ROGS seere n a a 12 Cleaning replacing the print roller 12 Cleaning the drawing roller 006 12 Cleaning the pressure roller 00 13 Further Maintenance Tasks ccs0000 14 Cleaning the punch Sensor c00008 14 Replacing the dust filter eee 15 Reversing the braking brush 0 15 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 t General Notice Maintenance by Qualified Personnel Regular technical maintenance Is required to ensure that the device is always in ope2. 6 05 Rev 3 03 01 A Order Specifi cations Frequency of Care A USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP7 t Ordering Spare Parts CAUTION Using parts that do not meet the manufacturer s high standards may damage the machine gt Only use original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer The following information is required when ordering spare parts e Model e Device serial number e Optional device configuration e Description and part number of the spare part e Number of parts required Note on Cleaning Frequent maintenance and cleaning is required to ensure that the device operates safely and provides a high level of performance The frequency with which maintenance checks are required depends on operating and environ mental conditions the length of operation daily and the print media used m n particular the printhead and feed roller need to be checked regularly for paper adhesives and ink residues Cleaning Agents Dirty component Cleaning agent Order number Printhead Printhead Cleaning pen Fig 1 Printhead cleaning roller Fig 3 Printhead cleaning liquid Fig 3 Print roller and other rubber Roller cleaner rollers Pressure roller Fig 2 Drawing roller Methylated spirit Metal deflection axis or Cleaning fuel guide tube Label remover External parts Common neutral cleaning liquid Tab 1 Recommended cleaning agents CAUTION Keep to the follo
3. d cleaner part no A6781 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 1 Insert the cleaning roller 9 Call parameter Head clean Press cut key 7 Press the cut key and keep it pressed The printhead swivels down 9 Inserting the cleaning roller 8 Rotate the cleaning roller in both directions for several times This cleans the print head 9 Release the cut key The printhead swivels up 10 Replace the cleaning roller with the print roller 11 Lock the print roller with the thumb screw 10 Rotate the cleaning roller The printhead contacts the roller while doing so 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 t Cleaning the printhead with alcohol based solvents If there are no cleaning pen and no cleaning roller at hand the printhead can alternatively cleaned with alcohol based solvents e g methylated spirit 1 Remove the label material and ribbon from the printer 2 Remove the thumb screw 11A 3 Pull out the print roller 12A WARNING A N Alcohol based solvents are highly flammable Always comply with the safety guidelines for using flammable liquids Do not smoke while servicing the device 4 Moisten a lint free cloth with solvent and wipe the thermal edge with it 13 5 Replace the cleaning roller with the print roller 6 Lock the print roller with the thumb screw 13 Wipe the thermal e
4. dge with a moistened cloth 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 1 Replacing the printhead CAUTION The printhead 14A and A N the printhead mount 14B are precision aligned by the manufacturer Never loosen the mounting screws 14C 14 A Printhead B Printhead mount Dismantling C Mounting screws m t is easier to replace the printhead if you first remove the print roller 1 Remove the green thumb screw 15A Take off the printhead cable holder 16A 16 Printhead cable holder A O Continued next page 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 2 Loosen the green thumb screw 17A Remove the printhead 3 Remove both connectors 18A from the printhead Assembly Read off the resistance value from the new printhead sticker and note it down Plug in the printhead cable 3 Press the printhead against the mount from below and tighten the thumb screws Ensure that m The printhead is aligned at the back end m The guide tabs on the underside of the mounting plate 19A go into the grooves 19B on the printhead l Call up the parame gt and enter the ainne resistance value you noted earlier USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 1 18 Printhead is detached A Connectors 19 Printhead of the AP 7 t A Mounting plate B Guide notches 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 t Rollers Cleani
5. e roller 23A with it Grad ually rotate the roller until it is completely clean 23 A Pressure roller 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 1 Further Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the punch sensor With frequent use of the printer the punch sensor is gradually contaminated with lint Large amounts of dirt can lead to problems with punch recognition To free the punch sensor from dust and abraded particles 1 Lift the cover 24A gently and push it downwards 2 Pull out the sensor fitting 25 3 Clean the gap 25 B with compressed air m The transmission sensor is situated in the upper and the lower part of the sensor fitting on a level with the indicator 25A The reflex sensor is located 5 mm further out in the lower part CAUTION The sensor surfaces are susceptible to scratches Do not use sharp objects or solvents when cleaning the sensors 25 Sensor fitting is pulled out for cleaning A Pointer B Gap 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 1 Replacing the dust filter m The dust filter is an optional accessory m Replace the filter liner at least monthly 1 Turn the two screws 26A on the filter housing by a quarter turn Remove the cover 27A 26 AP 7 t dust filter optional A Screws 2 Replace the filter liner 27B part no 99037 5 liners 3 Reassemble the filter h
6. he printhead 2A and the print roller 2B regularly and always clean them before inserting a new ribbon When using direct thermal mode always clean them before inserting a new material roll O Cleaning the print roller See Section Cleaning replacing the print roller on page 12 The printhead is dismounted A Printhead B Thermal edge A Printhead B Print roller 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 1 Cleaning the printhead with a cleaning pen 1 Switch off the printer 2 Remove the label material and ribbon from the printer 3 Remove the thumb screw 3A 4 Pull out the print roller 4A 5 Run the pen 5B over the thermal edge 5A a few times 5 Cleaning the printhead with the cleaning pen A Thermal edge B Cleaning pen 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 t Cleaning the printhead with a cleaning roller 1 Remove the label material and ribbon from the printer 2 Remove the thumb screw 6A 3 Pull out the print roller 7A WARNING A N Printhead cleaner is inflammable Always comply with the safety guidelines for using flammable liquids Do not smoke while servicing the device 7 Pulling out the print roller A 4 Soak the cleaning roller 8A with print head cleaner 8B 8 Soaking the cleaning roller with cleaner A Cleaning roller part no A6780 B Printhea
7. ng replacing the print roller Contamination on the print roller can degrade the print quality and the transport of the material m Clean the printhead 20A and the print roller 20C regularly and always clean them before inserting a new ribbon When using direct thermal mode always clean them before inserting a new material roll O Cleaning the printhead See Section Cleaning the printhead with a cleaning pen on page 6 How to clean replace the print roller 20 A Printhead 1 Switch off the printer rear ie 2 Remove the label material and ribbon from the printer 3 Remove thumb screw 20B 4 Pull out the print roller 21A 5 Sprinkle roller cleaner onto a lint free cloth and wipe the roller with it Gradually rotate the roller until it is completely clean Cleaning the drawing roller 1 Release the pressure roller 2 If installed Disassemble the tear off edge 22C This makes it easier to get at the drawing roller Tool Torx screwdriver size 10 3 Sprinkle solvent onto a lint free cloth and wipe the drawing roller 22B with it Grad ually rotate the roller until it is completely clean 4 Refit the tear off edge 22 A Pressure roller B Drawing roller C Tear off edge 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning AP 7 t Cleaning the pressure roller 1 Release the pressure roller 2 Sprinkle solvent onto a lint free cloth and wipe the pressur
8. ousing cover quar ter turn of the screws 27 A Filter housing cover B Filter liner Reversing the braking brush Occasionally reverse the braking brush to compensate for deformation resulting from frequent use Do this by removing the brush from the axle turning it over and refitting it 28 28 The braking brush needs to be turned around occasionally
9. rating order Qualifications Maintenance work should only be carried out by qualified personnel The safety reliability and longevity of the device depend on correct maintenance m Persons causing damage as a result of unqualified maintenance repair and care are liable for these costs Manufacturer For reliable maintenance servicing diagnosis and troubleshooting please Service contact your supplier nearest dealer or another service supplier authorized by the manufacturer Safety WARNING Maintenance and cleaning may result in hazardous situations Accidents can occur by mechanical or electrical means if safety instructions are not ob served gt Turn off the device and remove from the power supply prior to cleaning or maintenance work On no account should liquid be allowed to enter the device Do not use any of kind of spray directly on the printer Moisten a cloth with a cleaning agent to clean the device Repairs to the printer may only be carried out by a trained service technician Troubleshooting Status If device malfunctions occur analyze the device messages first Please read the relevant chapter contained in this documentation Calling for If you are not authorized to carry out a diagnosis and repair of problems plea Service se call your technician or authorized service supplier The service personnel have the required information and replacement parts to correctly carry out the repairs 0
10. wing rules to avoid damaging the device Do not use any cleaning agent that could damage or destroy the resin sur face labelling display nameplates electrical components etc Do not use any cleaning agents that are abrasive or damaging to plastics Avoid acid or alkaline solutions USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 AP 7 t 1 Printhead cleaning pen 2 Roller cleaner 3 Printhead cleaning roller and printhead cleaner 06 05 Rev 3 03 01 Printhead damage the printhead USER MANUAL Maintenance amp Cleaning CAUTION Electrostatic discharges or contact with sharp edges can Protect the printhead 1A 2A from electrostatic discharge ESD when performing maintenance work or cleaning Avoid touching the thermal transfer 1B printhead with bare hands Do not allow sharp objects to come into contact with the thermal edge m f you do not have any professional ESD protection equipment ESD wristband ESD shoes place one hand on an earthed object near to you e g tap or radiator before touching the device to discharge any static charge your body may be carrying Impurities such as lint and colour particles from the thermal transfer ribbon may collect on the printhead during printing This can degrade the printed image considerably Noticeable effects Differing contrast on the labels Light stripes in the printing direction m Clean t
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