3.7 - Thermal Printer Maintenance Flashcards
What must you ensure when purchasing replacement paper for a thermal printer?
You must get exactly the right size and configuration for your printer.
Why is it important to keep documentation for thermal printer paper?
To know the exact type and size of paper to reorder.
How do you replace the paper in a thermal printer?
Open the printer, remove the old spool, insert a new spool, and close the cover.
What might cause missing information in a thermal printer’s output?
A dirty heating element.
What cleaning method can solve a dirty heating element in a thermal printer?
Using IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) or a cleaning pen to clean the heating element.
What tools can be used to clean a thermal printer’s heating element?
IPA, cleaning pens, or cleaning cards that clean the entire paper path.
Why can thermal printers get dirty inside despite not using ink or toner?
Dust from the paper going through the printer can accumulate inside.
How can you clean the inside of a thermal printer?
Take the printer outside and blow it out with compressed air or use a damp cloth.
Why should you avoid using a typical vacuum cleaner to clean a thermal printer?
It can create static electricity, which is bad for electronic devices.
What is a key sensitivity of thermal paper?
Thermal paper is very sensitive to heat and will darken with exposure to it.
Why should you keep thermal paper away from heat sources?
Heat will darken the paper, making the printed information hard to read.
Why are thermal printers not used for archiving information?
Thermal paper fades over time and can become unreadable when exposed to heat.
What is the impact of prolonged heat exposure on thermal paper?
The paper darkens until the printed information becomes unreadable.
