Brady 3481, 6441, 2461 Maintenance Schedule, Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval

5.3 Maintenance Schedule

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

∙Isopropyl alcohol

∙Cotton swabs

∙A clean, lint-free cloth

∙Soft-bristle brush

∙Soapy water/mild detergent

∙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.

CAUTION

Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Area	Method	Interval
Printhead	Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl	Clean after
	alcohol, clean the printhead from end to end,	each roll or
	removing all build-up. See Section 5.3.1.	box of labels,
		or after each
	WARNING! Before cleaning, allow time for the
		roll of ribbon.
	printhead to cool.
Platen	Using a cotton swab dampened with isopropyl	Clean after
Roller	alcohol, rotate the platen and remove all build-	each roll or
	up. See Section 5.3.2.	box of labels,
		or after each
		roll of ribbon.
Media	Compressed air / soft-bristle brush and isopropyl	As needed,
Path / Tear	alcohol. Remove all build-up along the path that	based on a
Plate	the ribbon and paper follow through the printer.	weekly visual
		inspection.
Media	Compressed air. If needed, a swab dampened	Monthly or as
Sensor	with isopropyl alcohol. Remove all build-up.	needed.
Interior	Soft-brush or compressed air. Remove all build-	As needed.
	up. See Section 5.3.3.
Exterior	Mild detergent. Remove all build-up. See	As needed.
	Section 5.3.3.
Cutter	Refer to the documentation supplied with the	As directed.
	option.
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