Learn about our quick and easy way for thermal label printer maintenance in this blog post !
Any of our thermal printers is a combination of various delicate accessories . The print head is not only the most important part of any label printer but it is also very delicate. The platen roller sits directly underneath the print head.

How thermal printers are maintained?

Use a soft brush or an approved compressed air spray to remove any dust, residue or particles from the previous roll of labels or thermal paper. Especially the dust from heat-sensitive paper coatings can contain metal which may cause a short between the print head’s heating elements.
And do not touch the print head directly as oils and other contaminants on your hands may affect it negatively. You can also apply the solution to a lint-free cloth, just be sure to use rubbing alcohol with as high of a purity percentage as possible.

Mind that certain materials and environments contribute to residue build up. If you notice the cloth being very dirty, you should clean these parts more often than just in between ribbon or label roll replacements.
Apply a minimal amount of pressure during cleaning, enough to be effective but not enough as to damage the print-head. Go over the print-head several times for a thorough cleaning. Before resuming printing, allow the print-head to dry fully.Regardless of which method is used, Regular cleaning will ensure that you continue to receive consistently excellent printing results while also preserving your print-head from premature failure.

Cleaning Tips

Never open the print-head mechanism or use any cleaners while the printer is on.
Get loose dust particles out of the way by lightly blowing inside the print mechanism before you begin cleaning.
Remove any watches or jewelry that could scratch the print-head or surrounding pieces.
Avoid touching the print-head anywhere except the edges, even the lightest touch could potentially damage the print-head

In addition to the suggestions listed above, it’s recommend to inquire with the manufacturer of your printer about a yearly preventative maintenance program. Services such as these will provide a yearly checkup by an expert, and will certainly elongate the lifespan of your thermal transfer or direct thermal printer.

As an experienced supplier, Shenzhen Sailing Paper Co., Ltd. will be happy to provide you with the perfect label printer as well as professional labels– fully tailored to your needs!