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Bradyprinter THT MVPplus Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
English 13293LB-12 Rev. 2 16Nov2004 EN-15
Maintenance
Clean the Printer
The following table provides a recommended cleaning schedule. Use a solvent of 90%
isopropyl alcohol.
* Brady recommends using a solvent of 90% isopropyl alcohol or Preventative Maintenance
Kit PCK-4.
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.
Table 6 • Maintenance
Printer Equipment Cleaning Method Frequency
Printhead Solvent* 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)
Platen roller Solvent*
Media sensors Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon Sensor Air blow
Ribbon path Solvent*
Cutter
assembly
If cutting
continuous,
pressure-
sensitive media
Citrus-based
adhesive remover
After every roll of media (or
more often, depending on
your application and media)
If cutting tag
stock or label
liner
Solvent and air blow After every two or three rolls
of media
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent* Once a month
Peel blade Solvent* After every roll of media (or
more often, depending on
your application and media)
Label-available sensor Air blow Once every six months