Zebra Printer 110XI4 600 dpi

Warning: The printhead may be hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.

Warning: Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching the metal printer frame or by using an anti-static wriststrap and mat.

Warning: While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead.

CLEAN HEAD NOW warning appeared?

Printhead assembly opened by rotating the printhead-open lever counter-clockwise?

Printhead assembly cleaned with the swab from the Preventive Maintenance Kit or a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol and deionized water?

Platen roller cleaned thoroughly while manually rotating it with the swab?

Clean the snap plate when label adhesive or a label is stuck to the underside. Figure 20 shows the location of the snap plate. The snap plate is made of plastic in RFID printers and of metal in non-RFID printers.

Important • Be careful not to bend or twist the metal snap plate as you remove it from or insert it into the printer.

To clean a metal snap plate in a non-RFID printer, complete these steps:

1. Caution • Turn off (O) the printer and disconnect it from the power source before performing the following procedure.

Turn off (O) the printer, and disconnect the AC power cord and all data cables.

2. Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead.

Open the printhead and remove the media and ribbon (if used).

3. Insert a small-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the loop on the left side of the snap plate. Gently lift the left side of the snap plate slightly and, if necessary, support it with your left hand.

Warning: Ensure the machine is turned off before starting the cleaning process

CLEAN HEAD NOW message appears?

Sign off on the sensor cleaning

Warning: Ensure the machine is turned off and unplugged before cleaning

Enter the length of labels used in Direct Thermal Print Mode

Enter the length of ribbon used in Thermal Transfer Print Mode

Upload a photo of the cleaned sensor

Sign off on the sensor cleaning

Perform these procedures at the following times:

• 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.

If print quality does not improve after you perform this procedure, clean the printhead with Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra reseller or distributor for more information.

Cleaning intervals are as follows, based on the printhead resolution:

For 203 and 300 dpi printers Clean the printhead after every roll (1500 feet or 450 m) of thermal transfer ribbon or after every roll (500 feet or 150 m) of direct thermal labels or when CLEAN HEAD NOW appears on the LCD. Clean the printhead more often if you see inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics.

For 600 dpi printers Clean the printhead after each roll (500 feet or 150 m) of labels or when CLEAN HEAD NOW appears on the LCD. Clean the printhead more often if you see inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics.