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Cleaning Schedule
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14068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07
Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer.
The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 10. See the following pages for
specific procedures.
Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Brady is not responsible for damage
caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.
Table 10 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent* Perform these procedures at the following times:
• When
CLEAN HEAD NOW appears.
• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of
labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.
• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll
(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive (media) sensor Air blow
†
Black mark sensor Air blow
†
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Label-available sensors Air blow Every 6 months, or as needed
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*
Snap plate Solvent* As needed
Cutter Solvent*
* Brady recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number PCK-4). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab
dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).
† If using canned air, it is recommended that you turn off the printer before cleaning.