Zebra Printer 220Xi4 300 dpi

Warning: The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.

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

Printer turned off and disconnected from power source

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Cleaned the stationary cutter blade using the swab from the Preventive Maintenance Kit or a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%)

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Did cleaning remove label fragments and adhesive?

If cleaning did not remove label fragments and adhesive, contact an authorized service technician.

Reconnected the data cables and AC power cord, and turned on (l) the printer

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

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.

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 assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counter-clockwise.

Using the swab from the Preventive Maintenance Kit, wipe along the brown strip on the printhead assembly from end to end.

While manually rotating the platen roller, clean it thoroughly with the swab.

Reload the media and the ribbon.

Push down the printhead assembly, and then rotate the printhead-open lever clockwise until it locks into place.

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

CLEAN HEAD NOW message appears?

Enter the length of labels used in Direct Thermal Print Mode

Enter the length of ribbon used in Thermal Transfer Print Mode

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.

After every four rolls of media, inspect the media compartment. Use a soft bristle brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dirt and lint from the interior of the printer.