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View all available printheads in our webshopIt is subject to wear as it heats up and is in direct contact with the ink and/or labels. The life expectancy of the head depends mostly on two things: the number of labels it prints per day, and the maintenance of the printhead and parts. Not every labelprinter is created equal. Most manufacturers give it a classification or recommended number of labels that it can realistically print per day.
Light-intensity printing
< 5,000 labels per day
10,000 labels per day
For many of the printheads we offer both the original branded version and a lower-cost alternative. The alternatives are drop-in replacements for the original and are often the more economic choice.
For a spare part that needs to be replaced every so many months, the savings will add up.
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Obviously, it is in your interest to keep the printhead and platenroller clean from ink, dirt and residue. Labelprinter manufacturers recommend to clean after every few roll changes. In any case, you do not want to wait for an annual service checkup by an engineer or expert. Giving your printhead a quick wipe-down or clean should be part of your daily or weekly routine. It will not only save you money through a longer lifetime. It also ensures a consistent high print quality of your barcodes and labels.
Which cleaning product works best for you is a matter of experience and preference. The cleaning process is quite standard for all thermal printers. You open the printer, release the printhead and clean it with a wipe, pen or swab that is saturated in Isopropyl Alcohol. Whichever you prefer and works best for you. This recommended type of alcohol or cleaning agent evaporates quickly which means you’re back to printing right away. It is important to note that you should not use a cleaning pen on the platenroller.
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