Brady 3481 Manual Do Utilizador

 

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 The following list and table detail the recommended items, techniques and
schedules to help you safely and effectively clean the printer.

 

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    Isopropyl alcohol

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    Cotton swabs

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    A clean, lint-free cloth

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    Soft-bristle brush

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    Soapy water/mild detergent

 

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Compressed air

For your safety and to avoid damaging the printer, turn ‘Off’ and
unplug the printer before cleaning; and take proper precautions
when using isopropyl alcohol, a flammable liquid.

 Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Printhead

Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol, clean the printhead from end to end,
removing all build-up. See Section 5.3.1.

Before cleaning, allow time for the
printhead to cool.

Clean after
each roll or
box of labels,
or after each
roll of ribbon.

Platen
Roller

Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl
alcohol, rotate the platen and remove all build-
up. See Section 5.3.2.

Clean after
each roll or
box of labels,
or after each
roll of ribbon.

Media

Path / Tear

Plate

Compressed air / soft-bristle brush and isopropyl
alcohol. Remove all build-up along the path that
the ribbon and paper follow through the printer.

As needed,
based on a
weekly visual
inspection.

Media

Sensor

Compressed air. If needed, a swab dampened
with isopropyl alcohol. Remove all build-up.

Monthly or as
needed.

Interior

Soft-brush or compressed air. Remove all build-
up. See Section 5.3.3.

As needed.

Exterior

Mild detergent. Remove all build-up. See
Section 5.3.3.

As needed.

Cutter

Refer to the documentation supplied with the
option.

As directed.