Zebra 105SL Plus How To Clean Printhead And Platen Roller

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Step-By-Step Instructions To Clean The Printhead And Platen Roller On The Zebra 105SL Plus

Cleaning the Zebra 105SL Plus printhead and platen roller is essential for maintaining print quality and extending the life of your printer. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you do it safely:

What you’ll need:

– Isopropyl alcohol (at least 90% recommended)

– Lint-free cloth or cotton swabs

– Zebra-approved cleaning pens or wipes (optional but ideal)

– Compressed air (optional for dust)

How to clean the printhead:

1. Turn off the printer and unplug it.
2. Open the media cover to access the printhead.
3. Lift the printhead by pulling the printhead lever (usually green-colored).
4. Gently wipe the printhead with:

   – A lint-free cloth lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol, or

   – A Zebra cleaning pen (if available)

5. Wait a few seconds for the alcohol to evaporate before printing again.

Pro Tip: Wipe in one direction only to avoid pushing debris around.

How to clean the platen roller (the rubber roller under the media):

1. With the printhead still lifted:
2. Rotate the platen roller manually to expose the entire surface.
3. Clean the roller using:

   – A lint-free cloth or cotton swabs moistened with alcohol

4. Let the roller dry completely before resuming printing.

Repeat every time you change the ribbon or label roll, or at least once a week in high-volume environments.

Don’t:

– Use sharp or metal tools to clean

– Apply too much pressure