Printhead Cleaning Products

End user maintenance has a direct and dramatic effect on the productive life of a print head. According to a leading thermal printer manufacturer, a maintenance program can decrease print head failures by 80%. The not-so-hidden costs of neglect include lost production, customer dissatisfaction, frequent service calls, and premature equipment replacement. Presaturated cleaning products make it easy for busy operators to keep up a scheduled maintenance program. These presaturated cleaning cards contain 99.9% isopropyl alcohol, are manufactured to precise specifications using approved materials and are approved by OEMs to offer reliable performance and consistent quality.

In bar code printers, the main cause of premature print head failure is a build up of adhesive, label residue and other contaminants. This creates a baked-on coating that heat produced by the dots on the print head cannot penetrate. The trapped heat burns out the dots. With bar code thermal printers, failure of only two dots can render the print head useless. Cleaning should be convenient for operators and scheduled at consistent intervals (for example, when you change label or ticket stock). The concept behind presaturated cleaning supplies is simple: the easier it is for operators to clean Print heads, the more likely it is they will do it regularly!

General Features

Products contain up to 99.9% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
Approved by major equipment manufacturers
Improves print quality
Prolongs head life
Convenience encourages regular use
Presaturated cards for automatic cleaning
Convenient cleaning pens
Presaturated wipes

Applications

For all direct thermal and thermal transfer printers but especially useful when printing self adhesive labels or for use in dirty or dusty environments.

Detailed Specifications

SPECIFICATION	K2-T2256B25	K2-T36B25	K2-T46B25	K2-WIT100	K2-PJ
Product Type	Cleaning Cards			Wipes	Cleaning Pen
Sold by unit	Box of 25			100	Each
Usage	Single use, disposable				Repeat use
Solution	99.7% Isopropyl Alcohol
Volume	1 ml	2 ml		1 ml	2 ml
Dimensions W x L(mm)	57.15 x 152.4	79.4 x 152.4	101.6 x 152.4	127 x 133.3	15(OD) x 145
Thickness (mm)	0.305				Tip 6x1
How to use	Insert card into feed path Press paper feed			Place E-Z Wipe on thermal head Apply side to side motion	Swipe pen across head surface
When to use	Every time a new roll is fitted In emergencies to correct lines or imperfections in the print
CAUTION	Isopropyl Alcohol is inflammable - Keep away from ignition sources Allow print heads to cool before cleaning