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Thermal label printer spring cleaning maintenance.

ericjgough • September 10, 2015

Spring cleaning is a good idea, especially for your thermal label printers!

Did you know that over 80% of thermal label printer reader failures are linked to poor maintenance? The not-so-hidden costs of neglect include lost production, customer dissatisfaction, frequent service calls, and premature equipment replacement.

Here are 4 reasons you should perform regular maintenance cleaning on your thermal label printer(s):



  1. Remove adhesive residue, dirt, and other contaminates that can cause label jams and lead to printer component damage.

  2. Extend the life of the thermal printhead and rollers.

  3. Keep your printed image clean and crisp.

  4. Improve cleanliness of printheads, paper guides and the paper path.

Whatever brand of thermal label printer you have, it might be a good idea to schedule regular maintenance. Download our FREE ebook to learn how to self maintain your thermal label printer now!

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And of course, you can always call MIDCOM at (800) 643-2664 for all your printer repairs. Use promo code: SPRING25 and save $25 off your next service call with MIDCOM. We’d love to here from you so chat us up on Facebook , Twitter , Google+ and LinkedIn !

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