Cleaning The Printhead - Brady Tagus User Manual

6.1 Cleaning the Printhead

If print quality declines (symptoms include non-compliant bar codes, print dropouts,
streaks), the typical cause is debris build-up on the printhead. Furthermore, when the build-
up is not removed it may lead to element failure, greatly reducing the life of the printhead.
To clean the printhead:
1. Turn 'Off' and unplug the printer.
2. Open the cover. Unlock the Printhead
Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly.
Allow the printhead to cool before
proceeding.
3. Move media and ribbon away from the
printhead as necessary.
4. Using a Cotton Swab moistened, not
soaked, with isopropyl alcohol gently
wipe away any build-up on the printhead
surface, paying close attention to the
Burn Line. Allow the printhead to dry.
5. Replace the ribbon and media. Lower
the Printhead Assembly back to the
locked position.
6. Close the cover. Plug in and turn 'On'
the printer. Feed several labels to
normalize tracking.
6-2 Rev A Cleaning the Printhead