A blank horizontal line or poor-quality characters on printed labels generally indicate that the print head is dirty.

Clean the print head using a cotton swab or the optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL6).

To learn how to use a cleaning cassette, see FAQ: "How is the print head cleaning cassette used?"
 

Follow the instructions below to clean the print head and head roller.
 How to clean the print head

 How to clean the head roller

How to clean the print head

1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the USB cable.
2. Open the cassette cover and remove the tape cassette.
3. Gently wipe the print head with a cotton swab to remove dirt.

   1. Cotton swab 2. Print Head

    

   Do not touch the print head directly with your bare hands.

How to clean the head roller
 

1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the USB cable.
2. Open the cassette cover and remove the tape cassette.
3. Gently wipe the head roller with a cotton swab to remove dirt.

   1. Cotton swab 2. Head Roller