Thermal printers will accumulate paper flash and label residue, which will impede the heat transfer necessary for an error free print. Use a cleaning card to clean the printhead and platen rollers of thermal printers regularly to increase the life of your equipment.
By not cleaning, you risk increased:
- Wear on the printhead
- Faded receipts or erroneous barcodes
- Need for reprints
- Manpower associated with broken equipment
- Damage to printer due to "self-help attempts"
How to Clean a Thermal Printer