Brady BP-PR PLUS Series manual Cleaning the label sensor

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BP-PR PLUS series

Cleaning and basic maintenance

8.4Cleaning the label sensor

When: when the label roll is changed

CAUTION!

Label sensor can be damaged!

⇒Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label sensor.

The label sensor can become dirtied with paper dust. This can adversely affect label detection.

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1.Turn lever (1) counterclockwise to lift the printhead.

2.Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.

3.Remove hexagonal wrench (5) from its retainer.

4.Press the latch (3) and slowly pull label sen- sor outward via the tab (4). Ensure that the label sensor cable is not tensioned by this.

5.Clean label sensor and sensor units (2) with brush or cotton swab soaked in pure alcohol.

6.Push label sensor back via tab (3) and set it (see ”6.1.4” on page 12).

7.Push hexagonal wrench (5) into retainer.

8.Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see ”6.1” on page 10).

Fig. 14: Cleaning the label sensor

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Quick Operator’s Guide

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Contents Transfer Printer BP-PR Plus series Approval Intended use Safety and the environmentSafety notes Safety and the environmentEnvironmentally-friendly disposal Setting up the transfer printer InstallationInstallation Unpacking the transfer printerSwitching the transfer printer on and off Connecting the transfer printerConnecting to the power supply Connecting to a computer or computer networkOperating panel Symbol indicatorsLayout of the operating panel Functions of the operating panel during printingButton functions Power-Save modeStandard device Device typesPeel-off device version Device typesRemoving and installing the core adapter Loading mediaLoading labels from a roll Inserting a label strip into the printhead Positioning the label roll on the roll retainerSetting the label sensor Winding up the label strip in Rewind mode Winding up the liner in Peel-Off mode Setting the head locking system Loading transfer ribbon Setting the feed path of the transfer ribbon Installing a plateRemoving a plate Removing and installing the locking system Installing the locking systemRemoving the locking system Peel-Off mode Tear-Off modePrinting SynchronizationGeneral cleaning Cleaning and basic maintenanceCleaning the print roller Cleaning the printheadCleaning the label sensor EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity