Cleaning; Cleaning The Print Head, Rollers And Tape Cutter - Brother P-touch PT-1400 User Manual

Cleaning

Occasionally, certain parts of the P-touch may need to be cleaned. Dust or dirt may
become attached to the P-touch's print head and rollers, particularly when the unit is
used outdoors or in a very dusty environment. With use, the tape cutter may become
covered with adhesive, making it difficult to cut the tape.

Cleaning the print head, rollers and tape cutter

Before cleaning the print head and rollers, press o to turn off the P-touch, and then
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remove the batteries and disconnect the optional AC adapter.
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Be extremely careful not to touch the cutter blades with your fingers.
Print head
Notes on cleaning the print head & rollers
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If a blank horizontal streak appears through the label text, clean the machine's print
head.
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The print head can be cleaned more easily if the optional print head cleaning cassette
(TZ-CL4) is used.
Dry Cotton swab
Tape cutter blades
Tape cutter blades
Dry cotton swab
Dry Cotton swab
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