Do you want your barcode printers to remain functional for as long as possible? Do you want to protect your investment and lower your total cost of ownership by extending the life of your barcode printer? How? By following these very simple steps, you can now extend the lives of your barcode printers and also reduce downtime and maintenance expenses.

Choose the Appropriate Printer for your Application

The first and most important step is selecting a printer that is durable enough to withstand your operating environment, and also handle the volume of printing that you plan to do. With proper use and maintenance, even industrial barcode printers can stay in service for a very long period of time. 

Clean your printer regularly

Many don’t take the time to clean their barcode printers as much as they should be. Whether you think you don’t want to mess with the printer by cleaning it or if you are too busy to take time to do it. Regardless of the reason, cleaning your barcode printer should be a routine that should be given importance.

To keep your printers running at their best, make sure to clean the print head and platen roller every time you put in a new ribbon. If you are printing in direct thermal mode, clean them after changing two rolls of labels. 

Protect your print heads

Do your best to protect the expensive print heads in your printers by using the right labels and ribbons, avoid fidgeting with the darkness settings, and only use certified replacement parts. It is also important to adhere to the manufacturer cleaning and maintenance recommendations, and avoid touching the print head element surface.

Monitor the Print Head Pressure and Speed Settings

Avoid increasing the darkness and pressure settings that are provided by the manufacturer for the printer or you could shorten the life of the print head. Also, avoid using the fastest print speeds unless they are necessary for your application. Lowering speed, contrast, and pressure settings to the lowest possible point can help extend the life of the print head to a great extent.

Take Care When you are Changing the Labels

Avoid using sharp objects to remove labels from the roller or ribbons from the spindle. the rubber on the platen roller could be accidentally cut, which will affect print quality and printer life.

Barcode printers are the main building blocks for managing your barcode system, which is why it is important that your barcode printers remain functional for as long as possible. Follow the above mentioned tips from BarcodeGulf Solutions for extending the life of your barcode label printer. Not only will you protect your investment, you will also minimize repair expenses and the total cost of ownership.

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