Zebra Printer 220XiIIIPlus

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

Brush or vacuum cleaning performed

Sign off on the sensor cleaning

Warning: Turn the AC power switch off (O) and remove the power cord before performing this procedure.

The printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC) rated at F5A, 250 V.

The AC power entry module comes with two approved fuses in the fuse holder: one is in-circuit, and the second is provided as a spare.

The end caps of the fuse must bear the certification mark of a known international safety organization.

Use a small-blade screwdriver or similar tool to remove the fuse holder.

Remove the faulty fuse and install a new fuse in the in-circuit position.

Important: If you use the spare fuse, be sure to order a replacement fuse from an authorized Zebra distributor. The spare fuse should be the exact type and rating as the original in-circuit fuse.

Snap the fuse holder back into the AC power entry module.

Reconnect the power cord, and turn the printer on (I).

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.

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.

Clean the snap plate when label adhesive or a label is stuck to the underside.

The type of snap plate in your printer will depend on whether the printer is standard or RFID-ready/enabled. Figure 27 shows the snap plate in a standard non-RFID printer.

To clean the snap plate in a standard printer, complete these steps:

1. Insert a small-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the loop on the left side of the snap plate.

2. Gently lift the left side of the snap plate.

3. Insert a small-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the loop on the right side of the snap plate.

4. Gently lift the right side of the snap plate.

5. Remove the snap plate from the printer.