Cleaning Schedule - Brady Bradyprinter 2461 Operator's Manual

5.6 Cleaning Schedule

A clean printer operates efficiently. The following list of cleaning items and
table below provides the recommended schedule and technique for cleaning the
various parts of your printer safely and effectively.
Isopropyl alcohol
Cotton swabs
A clean, lint-free cloth
Soft-bristle brush
Soapy water/mild detergent
Compressed air
For your continued safety and to avoid damage, always turn 'Off'
and unplug the printer before cleaning.
Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid; always take proper
CAUTION
precautions when using this solvent.
Area
Printhead Using a cotton swab dampened with
isopropyl alcohol, clean the printhead
from end to end, removing all build-up.
See Section 5.6.1.
Platen Using a cotton swab dampened with
Roller isopropyl alcohol, rotate the platen and
remove all build-up. See Section 5.6.2.
Media Compressed air / soft-bristle brush and
Path / Tear isopropyl alcohol. Remove all build-up
Plate along the path that the ribbon and paper
follow through the printer.
Media Compressed air, isopropyl alcohol if
Sensor needed. Remove all build-up.
Interior Soft-brush or compressed air. Remove all
build-up. See Section 5.6.3.
Exterior Mild detergent. Remove all build-up.
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Cleaning Method Cleaning Interval
Clean after each roll
or box of labels.
Clean after each roll
or box of labels.
As needed, based on a
weekly visual
inspection.
Monthly or as needed.
As needed.
As needed.