How to maintain labeling and marking systems
Regular maintenance of marking systems such as labeling machines, label printers, and inkjet printers is essential to extend the service life of the equipment and avoid unplanned downtime. It is highly advisable to take out a maintenance contract, which will give you greater planning and cost certainty. However, you can easily carry out some measures and daily cleaning of the most important parts yourself. Below you will find tips from the experienced service technicians at Weber Marking Systems!
How to perform maintenance on labeling equipment
Labeling systems should ideally be cleaned daily to ensure optimal performance and prevent wear and tear. However, the frequency of cleaning depends greatly on the use of the system and the environmental conditions. More frequent cleaning may be recommended depending on the application.
Clean the printhead
Poor print quality from label print dispensers is a sign that the print head is dirty. The print head is one of the most sensitive components of the printer and should therefore be cleaned regularly and carefully.
Find our detailed instructions for maintaining and cleaning label printers and print modules here:
How to maintain your thermal label printer
Clean the rollers
If labels have become stuck around the roller, they must be removed using a label remover. Under no circumstances should blades (cutters, knives, etc.) be used to remove the labels. There is too great a risk that they could slip and damage the drive roller located directly behind them.
clean the applicator
The label applicator and the cylinders must also be cleaned to prevent adhesive and dirt buildup and ensure perfect peeling of the label from the label roll.
Prevent dust ingress
A compressed-air blower can be set up next to the labeling machine to prevent dust accumulation.
How to perform maintenance on inkjet printers
This type of device generally requires little maintenance. However, it is still better to clean inkjet printers daily or before each use. Please be sure to follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in the manufacturer's operating manual.
Clean the printhead
To maintain good print quality and prevent the nozzles from clogging, carefully wipe excess and dried ink from the print head. Use a damp, soft, lint-free wipe or swab for this purpose. Water (for water-based inks) or n-propanol (for solvent-based inks) are suitable for moistening the wipe. Caution: Shaking or applying too much pressure can damage the print head. To avoid scratches, do not use sharp tools or dry cloths.
Recommendation: Sign a maintenance contract
A maintenance contract covers the most important service and repair work for your marking systems at predictable costs. Specially trained technicians carry out regular inspections and maintenance on your systems and are quickly on hand to help with any technical problems.
As a full-service provider for industrial marking solutions, we offer labeling and coding systems as well as consumables and all services from a single source. With a maintenance contract from Weber Marking Systems, you benefit from the following advantages:
- Customized maintenance plan to keep your equipment in top condition
- Free 24-hour hotline for technical support
- Fast assistance thanks to remote maintenance options
- Maintenance and spare parts included, so there are no unplanned costs
- Guaranteed fast response time in an emergency
- Quickly available replacement systems
- Extensive training program at favorable conditions
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