Printer Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Cutter Blade Exit Area
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This procedure cleans the cutter blade exit area and the exit chute.
Note: You should clean the exit area after cleaning the cutter blade and sensors.
The cleaning swab may be damaged when cleaning the exit area.
Materials Required
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BBP31 Cleaning Kit (Cat # B31-CCT)
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Isopropyl Alcohol
To clean the exit chute:
1. If necessary, remove power and media from the printer (see Removing Power
and Media from Printer on page 1).
2. Close the ribbon cover. It does not need to snap into place.
3. Using a pre-moistened swabs from the cleaning kit with the alcohol and clean
the exit chute entrance [11] and exit chute ramp [12].
Note: To reach all areas of the exit chute, you can close the enclosure cover
and tilt the printer up on its side.
4. Replace the ribbon and tape.
5. Close all covers and plug in the power cord.
BBP™31 Sign & Label Printer User Guide
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