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How many years can the barcode printer be used? How to effectively extend the use

Release Time:2017-08-17

How to effectively extend the use of bar code printers, people who have used bar code printers are really bar code printer precision precious parts, but also vulnerable devices. The general manufacturer's warranty period is 3 months or 30 kilometers, whichever comes first, so reasonable plus proper maintenance and maintenance of the print head can double the life of the barcode printer and reduce the cost of use, especially For high-end industrial machines, the cost is greatly reduced.

10 Effective Ways to Extend the Life of Barcode Printers

1. The print head should use high-quality and smooth thermal transfer carbon tape with film on the back layer to reduce friction.

2, minimize the print head pressure and print temperature.

3. Ensure that the ribbon width is wider than the label to prevent the exposed print head from being scratched by the label.

4. Cover the dust cover of the printer after printing, and maintain the printer frequently.

5. When printing label paper, do not print it for too long. Easy to static electricity

6. After using for a period of time, use alcohol cotton to stick some alcohol and wipe the print head (the black one). After wiping, be sure to dry before printing.

7. Gently blow off the dust and fiber powder on the printing device, such as the platen roller, label sensor, ribbon sensor, and print head. Do not use any hard, metal, abrasive tools (such as screwdrivers) to remove sticky dirt or other debris produced on the print head.

8. Use a cleaning pen or cotton swab dipped in solvent (alcohol with a concentration of more than 95%), press and hold the front end of the cleaning swab to make it close to the print head and wipe the print head from side to side all the time. Repeat the above steps until there is no stain on the cleaning swab.

9. Rotate the platen roller to remove the dust on the platen roller, and repeat the above steps until there is no stain on the cleaning label.

10. Ensure that the width of the carbon tape is wider than that of the label. When printing, the carbon tape covers both sides of the label paper to prevent the exposed print head from being scratched by the label.

How to determine whether the bar code print head is broken?

Draw a thick line on the printed label. If the line is 10mm thick, then use the bar code printer to print. If there is a sharp white line, it can be generally determined that the print head has broken the needle!