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Cleaning and Replacement for the GX, GK and GC Series Platen Roller

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Issue / QuestionWhat is the platen roller replacement procedure for the GX, GK and GC Series Printers?
Applicable ToGX, GK and GC Series Desktop Printers
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End Of Service Life (EOSL) Zebra no longer provide services or support for GK420t Healthcare products. This knowledge article is for your reference only and is no longer proactively updated. For more details, refer to Discontinued Printers. If you are interested in upgrading your products, Contact Zebra.


Overview
The standard platen (drive roller) typically does not require cleaning. Paper and liner dust can accumulate without affecting print operations. However, if contamination on the platen roller causes the media to slip or stick when printing, you may have to perform a periodic cleaning. 
 

NOTE   Adhesive, dirt, oils, and other residual contaminates should be cleaned off the platen immediately.



Cleaning Platen
Clean the platen (and media path) whenever the printer has resulted in poorer performance, print quality, or media handling. 

The platen is the print surface and drives the roller for your media. If sticking or jamming continues after cleaning, you must replace the platen. The platen can be cleaned with a fiber-free swab (such as a Texpad swab) or a lint-free, clean, damp cloth very lightly moistened with medical-grade alcohol (99.7% pure).

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