Cleaning Schedule for your Zebra 110Xi4 Printer
Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer. The recommended cleaning schedule is shown below.
Area | Method | Interval |
Printhead | Solvent* | Perform these procedures at the following times: • When CLEAN HEAD NOW appears. • Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels. • Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll (1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon. |
Platen Roller | Solvent* | |
Transmissive (media) sensor | Air blow | |
Black mark sensor | Air blow | |
Media path | Solvent* | |
Ribbon sensor | Air blow | |
Label-available sensors | Air blow | Every six months or as needed |
Label-available sensors | Solvent* | |
Snap Plate | Solvent* | As needed |
Cutter | Solvent* |
* Zebra recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).