Maintenance; Clean The Printer - Brady THT MVPplus Quick Reference Manual

Maintenance

Clean the Printer

Note • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Brady Corporation will not be responsible for
damage caused by any other cleaning materials used on the printer.
The following table provides a recommended cleaning schedule. Use a solvent of 90%
isopropyl alcohol.
Printer Equipment
Printhead
Platen roller
Media sensors
Media path
Ribbon Sensor
Ribbon path
Cutter
assembly
Tear-off/peel-off bar
Peel blade
Label-available sensor
* Brady recommends using a solvent of 90% isopropyl alcohol or Preventative Maintenance
Kit PCK-4.
English
Bradyprinter THT MVPplus Quick Reference Guide
Table 6 • Maintenance
Cleaning Method
Solvent*
Solvent*
Air blow
Solvent*
Air blow
Solvent*
If cutting Citrus-based
continuous, adhesive remover
pressure-
sensitive media
If cutting tag Solvent and air blow
stock or label
liner
Solvent*
Solvent*
Air blow
13293LB-12 Rev. 2 16Nov2004
Maintenance
Frequency
In Direct Thermal Mode,
after every roll of media or
every 500 feet or 150 m of
fanfold media
In Thermal Transfer Mode,
after every roll of ribbon
(1500 feet or 450 m)
After every roll of media (or
more often, depending on
your application and media)
After every two or three rolls
of media
Once a month
After every roll of media (or
more often, depending on
your application and media)
Once every six months
EN-15