Be sure to check the brake pads and air filter

Which of these would be applicable to the maintenance of thermal printers?

A) Replacement of the printer ribbon cartridge

B) Cleaning of the heating element with IPA

C) Replacement of the fuser unit

D) Replacement of the print head

E) Always perform thermal printer maintenance every 10,000 miles

The answer: B) Cleaning of the heating element with IPA

A thermal printer’s heating element can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol (IPA).

Want to know more? Watch “Thermal Printer Maintenance.” Thermal printers are common output devices in many retail stores. In this video, you’ll learn the maintenance steps necessary to keep a thermal printer operating properly.