Thermal Printers: checklist for moving

Once they are set up and running, thermal printers usually stay in one place in an office or on a plant floor. If you do have to move one, to another location in the building or to another facility, it’s important to keep in mind the following suggestions:

1. NEVER move the thermal printer with paper loaded – it can damage the printer.

2. ALWAYS lock down the printhead so it doesn’t bounce around… it’s a very expensive part!

3. Pack the printer so it won’t tip over, or lay it down with its heavy side down (normally the display side).

4. Unplug all the cables, but keep them with the printer so they don’t get lost. Remember the manuals, too, if you still have ‘em.

5. Consider pre-printing some of the more high-volume labels, in case you need them prior to getting the printer back up and running. Consider that you may run into unexpected problems such as software or driver issues at the new facility, so you may need more preprinted labels than you’d think. Better safe than sorry.

6. Try to keep your equipment and consumables above freezing and protected from moisture during transportation and storage.

Good luck moving, and if you think of any more good ideas during your move, please share!

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