The adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” is also true for printers. By conducting the proper maintenance, you extend the life of your printer. We’ve seen printers—like those durable Zebra printers—still outputting crisp, clear images after a million copies!

Just like investing in the upkeep on your car, you need to keep to a schedule of regular cleanings to make sure your printer is running at peak performance and delivering the ROI you want.

Here are a few tips for taking care of your printer:
1. Use a cleaning cartridge or cleaning roller for periodic cleaning, as described in your user manual. This simple step can remove debris that could create problems and impact the print quality.
2. Cover your printer when not in use to protect it from dust, debris, spills, and other harmful threats to its existence.
3. Use quality media that won’t compromise the quality or performance. On card printers, for example, lesser quality cards can damage the printhead or emit dust that clogs up your printer.

Buying your printer was just part of the investment. Using the right supplies and having periodic checks will contribute to a long, healthy life. And be sure to contact us if you need maintenance, repair, or supplies.

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