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