Encoder Strip Cleaning; Ink Storage Recommendations - Brother GT-3 Series Maintenance Manual

ENCODER STRIP CLEANING

Menu > Maintenance
4 x
ALCOHOL 95°

INK STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Please keep in mind when storing the inks:
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> CR Encoder Strip Cleaning
Loosen the four black thumb screws (do not remove) on
the encoder cover, and remove the cover.
Slide the carriage to the right side of the machine.
Take the encoder cleaning tool, and apply isopropyl
alcohol (95% or higher) to the felt portion.
Gently slide the tool across the encoder strip, remem-
bering to move the carriage to get the other side of the
strip.
Once done 2 or 3 times, remove the encoder tool being
very careful not to damage the strip.
Attach the cover back and tighten the 4 thumb screws.
Turn the machine on.
After cleaning the Encoder Strip, perform a
!
CR Speed Adjustment on the machine !
TEMPERATURE
MIN
0
°
MAX
40
°
C
> OK
follow instructions and turn off printer
SUNLIGHT
AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE