Maintain the 3400 and 5400N
Clean the Everest 400 Printer
Regular cleaning helps to keep the integrated Everest 400 printer in optimal
operating condition.
Clean the Print Head
# Tools required:
•
Sponge swabs with long handles (included in the Everest cleaning
kit)
•
99% Isopropyl
alcohol
1. Access the print head.
a. Lift the printer cover latch to open the cover.
b. Lower the printer cover.
c. Turn the center latch counterclockwise to unlock it.
d. Remove the print ribbon carrier.
2. Clean the print head.
Caution! Do not scratch the print head. Remember the following
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tips:
• Always wipe from one end of the print head to the other without
stopping in the middle.
• Only wipe the area indicated.
• Do not remove the print head component from the inside of
the printer. The component is shown outside of the printer for
instructional purposes only.
Sponge
Swab
Swab
Handle
a. Remove the sponge swab and the swab handle from the Everest
cleaning kit.
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Notch
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b. Insert the sponge swab into the unnotched end of the swab handle,
if necessary.
c. Apply isopropyl alcohol to the sponge swab.
d. Use the sponge swab to wipe across the print head from one end to
the other in the direction shown below.
e. Repeat as needed until the print head is clean of dust and debris.
f.
Use the sponge swab to remove any waxy buildup from the roller
below the print head.
Area to Clean
Roller
Print Head
Wipe Direction
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