APPENDIX; Maintenance; Cleaning the Print Head- Page 66

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Maintenance

APPENDIX

Your QL-500/550 may need cleaning from time to time, particularly if you are using it in a dusty 
environment.

Cleaning the Print Head

The DK Paper Roll used in the QL-500/550 is designed to automatically clean the print head. As the 
DK Paper Roll passes over the head during printing or label feeding, the print head is cleaned. If 
necessary, simply feed the DK Paper Roll using the FEED button to clean the print head.

Cleaning the Roller

Use a Cleaning Sheet to clean the roller as described in the following procedure.
Refer to Accessories on page 67 for details on purchasing Cleaning Sheets.

1

Turn off the QL-500/550.

2

Hold the DK Roll compartment cover at the sides near 
the front of the QL-500/550 and firmly lift up to open the 
cover.

3

Remove the DK Roll.

Maintenance

Only use Cleaning Sheets designed for the QL-500/550 to clean the roller.
Anything else may scratch or damage the surface of the roller.

Be sure to remove the DK Roll before cleaning the 
roller. The roller cleaning function will not operate 
correctly if the DK Roll is not removed.