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3.4 Cleaning and Maintenance
1) The LP-2’s exterior should be cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild soap solution. Do not spray
any chemicals directly onto the LP-2. Always spray any cleaning liquids onto the cloth rag you are
using to wipe the scale clean. Remember NEVER to hose-down the scale. Before doing any type
of cleaning, always make sure that the scale is turned OFF using the side COM Port Access Panel
ON/OFF switch. Using the keyboard’s ON/OFF switch is NOT enough.
The keyboards should be cleaned with a damp cloth rag soaked in a mild soap solution.
Never spray water or any liquid directly on to the keyboard as these may cause damage to the
keyboard’s seal and then further damage individual keys. DO NOT use solvents, harsh, or abrasive
chemicals or cleaning devices as these may discolor and even completely remove the trim paint
on the keyboards. If you require more thorough cleaning, contact your local Authorized CAS
Dealer for service.
The displays should be cleaned with a damp cloth rag soaked in a mild soap solution.
Never spray water or any liquid directly on to the displays as these may cause damage to the
display’s seal and possibly short out the scale’s electronic components. Also, these displays use
very high voltages so special care should be taken never to wet them. DO NOT use solvents, harsh,
or abrasive chemicals as these may discolor and even completely remove the wording on the
displays. If you require more thorough cleaning, contact your local Authorized CAS Dealer for
service.
2) To clean the LP-2’s platter, please make sure that the scale is turned OFF using the side COM Port
Access Panel ON/OFF switch. Using the keyboard’s ON/OFF switch is NOT enough. First, remove
the platter from the platform and place it in a large tub or sink. You can wash it down with soap
and high-pressure water and/or hot water. Before replacing the platter on the platform, make sure
that it is completely dry.
3) The printer compartment also needs cleaning; however, this process requires more careful
cleaning. There are many sensitive parts as well as moving parts in the printer bay. Whenever
doing anything in the printer bay, please make sure that the scale is turned OFF using the side
COM Port Access Panel ON/OFF switch. Using the keyboard’s ON/OFF switch is NOT enough.
To begin, turn the scale OFF via the ON/OFF switch located on the left side of the scale in
the COM Port Access Panel. Next, open and remove the Printer Side Access Panel. With a small
brush or toothbrush, remove all of the debris that has accumulated on the base of the printer bay.
DO NOT attempt to remove any dirt or debris from anywhere else in the printer bay area. If you
require more thorough cleaning, contact your local Authorized CAS Dealer for service. If you
attempt to effect cleaning of other printer parts yourself, you risk damage to components or even
electrical shock regardless of the scale’s ON/OFF status.
4) The thermal print head also requires cleaning. It is recommended to clean the thermal print head
every time you replace the label roll. You can clean the thermal print head with the Print Head
Cleaner Pen supplied with the LP-2. These Cleaning Pens have a limited shelf-life and should NOT
be used after there expiration dates. Each pen has instructions on their durability. Always follow
those guidelines. Detailed instructions on how to clean the thermal print head are shown in section
4.3 Printer
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