Maintenance And Adjustments; Introduction; Cleaning The Printhead - Brady Tagus User Manual

Maintenance and Adjustments

6.

Introduction

This chapter details the cleaning, adjusting, and troubleshooting tips for the printer. The following
table outlines the recommended maintenance schedule for the various printer parts.
Area
Printhead
Platen Roller
Peel-Off Roller
Media Path
Peel/Tear Bar
Media Sensor
Exterior
Interior
* It is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used.
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
I
SOPROPYL ALCOHOL IS A FLAMMABLE SOLVENT
PROPER PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS SUBSTANCE
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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ALWAYS TAKE THE
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