How to extend the service life of barcode printer print head

 The most expensive part of a barcode printer is the print head. The print head is very important but also the most fragile. Most people want to know how long the print head of a barcode printer generally lasts. For this problem, in fact, it cannot be calculated by time, but by printing length. However, everyone should understand that anything will wear and tear after being used for a long time, which depends on everyone's maintenance and attention. The following Gainscha Premium will tell you about the problems that will occur in the print head of the barcode printer and some preventive measures.

 

1. How long is the life of the print head of a barcode printer?

Basically, the life of the print head of a barcode printer is not calculated by the length of time. It is calculated by the printing length, which is a bit like the kilometers of a car. The normal service life of the general printing head is about 30km~50km, so how many labels can be printed?

For example: the height of the label is 3cm = about 1.666 million sheets, but the printing head also needs to be maintained like a car engine. The most direct damage to the printing head and shortening the life of the printing head are the labels and ribbons. Because these consumables are in direct contact with the printing head, just like gasoline in a car. Therefore, the quality requirements of consumables must not be evaluated only by price. Otherwise, because the cheap label hurts the expensive print head, it will not be worth the loss.

2. What is the reason for the broken needle in the print head of the barcode printer?

The barcode printing head is composed of a row of hot needles, and the higher the density of the printing head, the thinner the needles. Therefore, the phenomenon of the broken needle of the print head is easy to see. If you find that the printed label has a straight and fixed blank line from top to bottom, it means that the needle of the print head is broken, and the print head is broken. Needles can't be repaired, they can only be replaced, and they're not cheap, so it's important to take good care of them.

3. What are the main factors that cause broken needles in printing?

• The surface of the inferior label contains unevenness, which is also one of the main causes of broken needles.
• The dust on the surface of the paper is like a big stone scraping the thin needle.
• Due to the use of inferior carbon tapes and labels, the temperature of the printing head must be increased to print clearly, but the high temperature is also the reason why the needle is easily broken and the life of the printing head is shortened.
• The label that fell on the ground has been covered with dust but was rolled back for use.
• The width of the ribbon should be wider than that of the label, because the edge of the label is very sharp; it will not only cut the hand but also the print head, so do not use a size narrower than the label in order to save the ribbon; change the print head at that time. The cost is more than the savings.
• The roller under the print head is not clean; there are many protruding hard glue blocks causing the lame road surface.

4. How to maintain the print head of barcode printer?

• Try to use the labels and ribbons provided by barcode printer agents. Because at least they understand the characteristics of the printer, and can understand the importance and cost of the print head.
• Do not use it on the machine if it has been dropped on the ground and covered with dust or without a packaged label.
• Don't arbitrarily adjust the temperature of the print head in order to print a little blacker, as long as it is clear and printable.
• The horizontal and vertical pressure of the barcode printing head must be accurate so that the needle will not be broken due to uneven burden.
• Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to wipe the barcode printer head every time you use three rolls of carbon ribbon, wipe the roller with a clean cloth dipped in oil, and then use a brush to drive away the dust in the machine.

The above is a brief introduction of Gainscha Premium to tell you about the problems that may occur in the print head of the barcode printer and some preventive measures. In fact, whether it is the print head or the printer, we should maintain it well, so that it can be used in its long-distance running process. play a bigger role. If you want to buy a barcode printer with a longer print head life, you can consult the Gainscha Premium official website.