Brady X-Plus II - Manual (Page 134)

Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule 124
14068L-001 Rev. A X-Plus II User Guide 1/11/07
Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer.
The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in
Table 10 . See the following pages for
specific procedures.
Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Brady is not responsible for damage
caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.
Table 10 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent* Perform these procedures at the following times:
• When CLEAN HEAD NOW appears.
• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of
labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.
• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll
(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive (media) sensor Air blow
†
Black mark sensor Air blow
†
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Label-available sensors Air blow Every 6 months, or as needed
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*
Snap plate Solvent* As needed
Cutter Solvent*
* Brady recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number PCK-4). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab
dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).
† If using canned air, it is recommended that you turn off the printer before cleaning.