Introduction - Brady BP-1244 Operator's Manual

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5.0 Introduction

This chapter covers the cleaning, adjusting, and some troubleshooting
tips involved with your printer. In addition, the following table provides
a recommended cleaning schedule for the various parts of your printer.
Area
Printhead
Platen Roller
Peel-Off
Roller
Media Path
Peel/Tear Bar
Media Sensor
Exterior
Interior
* It is recommended that isopropyl alcohol be used.
Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent, always take the proper
precautions when using this substance.
Warning
BP-1244/BP-1344
Method
Turn off the printer before cleaning
the printhead. Use solvent* on a
cotton swab to clean the printhead
from end to end.
Turn the power off. Rotate the
platen roller and clean it thoroughly
with solvent* and a cotton swab.
Rotate the peel-off roller and clean
it thoroughly with solvent* and a
cotton swab.
Solvent*
Solvent*
Air blow
Mild detergent or desktop cleaner.
Brush or vacuum cleaner
Interval
After every roll
of media.
After every roll
of media.
After every roll
of media.
After every roll
of media.
As needed
Monthly
As needed
As needed.
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