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It is not necessary to turn printer power OFF prior to cleaning. If power
is turned OFF, all label formats, images, and parameter settings
stored in the printer’s formatting RAM will be lost. Permanent
parameter settings stored in EEPROM will be retained. When power
is turned back ON, it may be necessary to reload some items.
To clean the printhead and platen roller, open the media
compartment door, refer to Figure 6.1, and perform the following steps:
1. Open printhead by moving printhead handle to the OPEN position.
2. Remove the media and ribbon (if present).
3. Moisten an applicator tip with Brady USA, Inc.-recommended
solvent and wipe the print elements from end to end. (The print
elements form the gray/black strip just behind the chrome strip.
See Figure 6.1.) Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate.
4. Rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent.
5. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the
rollers and the media and ribbon sensors.
6. Reload ribbon and/or media, close and latch the printhead, restore
power (if necessary) and continue printing after the self test.
These sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure
proper operation of the printer. To locate the position of these
sensors, refer to Figures 6-1, 7-2, and 7-3.
CAUTION: Some commercially available lubricants will
damage the printer if used.
Lubrication of the Brady M-Series Printer should be performed by
a qualified service technician according to the directions provided
in the Volume 1 of the Maintenance Manual.
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